Top Alternatives for Outdoor Fun During Steigerwald Lake Closure
Yep, not being able to visit Steigerwald Lake NWR this summer is an
understandable bummer. Good thing there are so many other great nearby
options. The Gorge Refuge Stewards share some of their favorite
alternatives with you.
Steigerwald Reconnection: Tree Salvage
Some trees at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge will see a new life
as stream and floodplain habitat for fish and wildlife while making way for
a new and improved alignment of Gibbons Creek.
What About the Fish? Relocation at Steigerwald Lake NWR
The Steigerwald Reconnection Project inovolves realigning Gibbons Creek,
which means it needs to be dewatered. Wondering what happens to all the
fish and other aquatic species already in the Creek? Then this is the blog
post for you!
There and Back Again: A Fish Salvage Story at Steigerwald Lake
TWO successful fish salvage projects on our Portland-Vancouver National
Wildlife Refuges this summer? That’s right! Read on to find out what
biologists and volunteers found at Steigerwald Lake NWR in preparation for
the realignment of Gibbons Creek.
Fall 2021 Project Update: Steigerwald Construction Team Meets Deadline
Get the scoop on all that’s go on during the Summer and Fall at Steigerwald
Lake NWR, including some cool before and after photos!
Steigerwald Reconnection: Gearing up for Year Two
Year two of the Steigerwald reconnection project is off to a great start,
with much more to come throughout the summer.
Contractor Spotlight: Supporting Local Economies Through Restoration
Restoration projects can help support local businesses and economies. Learn
about all the work that local construction company Rotschy Inc. has done to
keep the Steigerwald Lake Reconnection Project rolling.
Diverted No Longer: Reconnecting Gibbons Creek to the Floodplain
The Steigerwald Lake reconnection project continues making great progress,
read on to find out about the removal of the Gibbons Creek water diversion
structure.
Preparing in Partnership: Levee Closure Test Success for the Steigerwald Reconnection Project
Learn about the flood wall structure and its test installation at
Steigerwald Lake NWR. The flood wall is a structure that is
buildable-in-place and meant to protect neighbors and SR14 from very large
flood events.
A ‘Big Year’ for Steigerwald Reconnection: Summer Recap
After a very busy and productive summer, with many significant
accomplishments, it’s getting a little quieter for the Steigerwald
Reconnection Project as we head toward winter—making this an excellent time
to look back at where the project started and where it stands now.