| Pierce National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Skamania County, Washington,United States |
| Nearest city | North Bonneville, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45°37′48″N122°00′01″W / 45.6301°N 122.0003°W /45.6301; -122.0003[1] |
| Area | 329.38 acres (133.30 ha)[2] |
| Established | 1983; 42 years ago (1983)[3] |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Pierce National Wildlife Refuge |
ThePierce National Wildlife Refuge is in southwestWashington within theColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. It encompasseswetlands and uplands along the north shore of theColumbia River west of the town ofNorth Bonneville. Refuge habitats includewetlands, Columbia Riverriparian corridor blocks, transitionalwoodlands fromwillows tocottonwood/ash towhite oak toDouglas fir, improved pastures with some native grasses, and numerous creeks, seeps, and springs.[4]
Hardy Creek, which bisects the refuge from east to west, supports one of the last remaining runs ofchum salmon on the Columbia River. The creek also supports small remnant runs ofcoho salmon,steelhead, andChinook salmon as well as a variety of native species of freshwater fish. The refuge headquarters also serves as the main office forSteigerwald Lake andFranz Lake National Wildlife Refuges. Visitor opportunities are limited to arranged group tours and viewing from the summit of Beacon Rock and the Hamilton Mountain Trail (both located inBeacon Rock State Park).[4]
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