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'''McNary National Wildlife Refuge''' is a wildlife preserve, one of the [[national wildlife refuge]]s operated by the [[United States Fish and Wildlife Service]]. Extending along the east bank of the [[Columbia River]] in southeastern [[Washington (state)|Washington]], from the confluence of the [[Snake River]] to the mouth of the [[Walla Walla River]], and downstream into [[Oregon]], McNary NWR is located in rural [[Burbank, Washington|Burbank]], but very close to the rapid development of the [[Tri-Cities, Washington|Tri-Cities]] ([[Kennewick, Washington|Kennewick]], [[Pasco, Washington|Pasco]] and [[Richland, Washington|Richland]]). In fact, the refuge meets the definition of an "urban refuge."<ref name=about/> Few areas in [[North America]] support waterfowl populations in the extraordinary numbers found here. Visitors enjoy spectacular concentrations of [[Canada goose|Canada geese]], [[mallard]]s, and other [[waterfowl]]. More than half the mallards in the [[Pacific Flyway]] overwinter at some time in this portion of the [[Columbia River Drainage Basin|Columbia River Basin]].<ref name="profile">{{cite web |url=http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=13520 |title=McNary National Wildlife Refuge Profile |publisher=U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service}}</ref>
'''McNary National Wildlife Refuge''' is a wildlife preserve, one of the [[national wildlife refuge]]s operated by the [[United States Fish and Wildlife Service]]. Extending along the east bank of the [[Columbia River]] in southeastern [[Washington (state)|Washington]], from the confluence of the [[Snake River]] to the mouth of the [[Walla Walla River]], and downstream into [[Oregon]], McNary NWR is located in rural [[Burbank, Washington|Burbank]], but very close to the rapid development of the [[Tri-Cities, Washington|Tri-Cities]] ([[Kennewick, Washington|Kennewick]], [[Pasco, Washington|Pasco]] and [[Richland, Washington|Richland]]). In fact, the refuge meets the definition of an "urban refuge."<ref name=about/> Few areas in [[North America]] support waterfowl populations in the extraordinary numbers found here. There are spectacular concentrations of [[Canada goose|Canada geese]], [[mallard]]s, and other [[waterfowl]]. More than half the mallards in the [[Pacific Flyway]] overwinter at some time in this portion of the [[Columbia River Drainage Basin|Columbia River Basin]].<ref name="profile">{{cite web |url=http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=13520 |title=McNary National Wildlife Refuge Profile |publisher=U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service}}</ref>


The refuge encompasses backwater [[slough (hydrology)|slough]]s, [[shrub]]-[[steppe]] uplands, irrigated farmlands, river islands, delta [[mudflat]]s, and [[riparian]] areas. Particularly important to Canada geese, mallards, and [[wigeon]]s, as well as [[shorebird]]s and [[wading bird]]s, the refuge also includes wetlands and shoreline bays that serve as an important nursery for developing [[fall chinook salmon]]. Other waterfowl species using the refuge include [[green-winged teal]], [[shoveler]], [[canvasback]], [[ring-necked duck]]s, and [[lesser scaup]]s. Birds, including [[bald eagle]]s and [[peregrine falcon]]s, are found here, as are thousands of colonial nesting water birds using river islands for safe nesting.<ref name="profile"/>
The refuge encompasses backwater [[slough (hydrology)|slough]]s, [[shrub]]-[[steppe]] uplands, irrigated farmlands, river islands, delta [[mudflat]]s, and [[riparian]] areas. Particularly important to Canada geese, mallards, and [[wigeon]]s, as well as [[shorebird]]s and [[wading bird]]s, the refuge also includes wetlands and shoreline bays that serve as an important nursery for developing [[fall chinook salmon]]. Other waterfowl species using the refuge include [[green-winged teal]], [[shoveler]], [[canvasback]], [[ring-necked duck]]s, and [[lesser scaup]]s. Birds, including [[bald eagle]]s and [[peregrine falcon]]s, are found here, as are thousands of colonial nesting water birds using river islands for safe nesting.<ref name="profile"/>

Latest revision as of 08:51, 24 September 2022

McNary National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of McNary National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of McNary National Wildlife Refuge
LocationWalla Walla County, Washington, United States
Nearest cityPasco, Washington
Coordinates46°11′49″N 118°57′19″W / 46.19707°N 118.95528°W / 46.19707; -118.95528[1]
Area14,664.54 acres (5,935 ha)[2]
Established1956 (1956)[3]
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteMcNary National Wildlife Refuge

McNary National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve, one of the national wildlife refuges operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Extending along the east bank of the Columbia River in southeastern Washington, from the confluence of the Snake River to the mouth of the Walla Walla River, and downstream into Oregon, McNary NWR is located in rural Burbank, but very close to the rapid development of the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco and Richland). In fact, the refuge meets the definition of an "urban refuge."[3] Few areas in North America support waterfowl populations in the extraordinary numbers found here. There are spectacular concentrations of Canada geese, mallards, and other waterfowl. More than half the mallards in the Pacific Flyway overwinter at some time in this portion of the Columbia River Basin.[4]

The refuge encompasses backwater sloughs, shrub-steppe uplands, irrigated farmlands, river islands, delta mudflats, and riparian areas. Particularly important to Canada geese, mallards, and wigeons, as well as shorebirds and wading birds, the refuge also includes wetlands and shoreline bays that serve as an important nursery for developing fall chinook salmon. Other waterfowl species using the refuge include green-winged teal, shoveler, canvasback, ring-necked ducks, and lesser scaups. Birds, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons, are found here, as are thousands of colonial nesting water birds using river islands for safe nesting.[4]

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

  1. ^ "McNary National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Annual Report of Lands as of September 30, 2013" (PDF). United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
  3. ^ a b "About the Refuge". McNary National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  4. ^ a b "McNary National Wildlife Refuge Profile". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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