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.

Steigerwald Reconnection: Roadwork Nearly Complete

Traffic disruptions have been far from fun along SR14, but the good news
is, this critical portion of the Steigerwald Reconnection Project is nearly
finished and bringing important flood resilience to the community.

Chicken Creek Phase I: That’s a Wrap!

Phase I of an epic project comes to an end. Wildlife Biologist, Curt Mykut,
recaps the accomplishments of this initial chapter, and previews the
climactic conclusion of the Chicken Creek Restoration Project coming Summer
2020.

Steigerwald Floodplain Restoration Breaks Ground

Partners and Supporters of the Steigerwald Floodplain Restoration Project
gathered at the Refuge on Thursday, September 5th, to break ground on this
major partnership effort more than five years in the making.

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.