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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Coordinates:41°56′48″N121°33′54″W / 41.94667°N 121.56500°W /41.94667; -121.56500
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Wildlife refuge in northern California, United States

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
LocationModoc County andSiskiyou County,California, United States
Nearest cityKlamath Falls, Oregon
Coordinates41°56′48″N121°33′54″W / 41.94667°N 121.56500°W /41.94667; -121.56500
Area39,116 acres (158.30 km2)
Established1928
Governing bodyUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteTule Lake NWR


TheTule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is aNational Wildlife Refuge of the United States in northernCalifornia near theOregon border. It covers 39,116 acres (15,830 ha) in theTule Lake basin. It is part of theKlamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, and is a crucial part of thePacific Flyway corridor for migratory birds.[1][2]

The refuge was established in 1928 by PresidentCalvin Coolidge to preserve habitat for birds and other animals. It is a staging area for migrating waterfowl such as thegreater white-fronted goose,snow goose,Ross's goose, andcackling goose.[3] The refuge's waterways are inhabited byendangered fish species such as theLost River sucker andshortnose sucker.[3][4]

Local habitat types include uplands vegetated withgrasses andshrubs such assagebrush, and wetlands such asmarshes.[5] The refuge also includes about 19,000 acres ofcropland leased to growers. Crops includepotato,onion,horseradish,alfalfa, andcereals.[3]

Recreation opportunities and public services include wildlife viewing andphotography, education, and hunting.[6]

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  • Sunrise on Discovery Marsh
    Sunrise on Discovery Marsh
  • Tule Lake lower marsh
    Tule Lake lower marsh
  • Visitors' Center
    Visitors' Center
  • Sage thrasher on the refuge
    Sage thrasher on the refuge

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Klamath water arrives, saving 50,000 ducklings from certain death".SF Chronicle. July 24, 2020. RetrievedJuly 25, 2020.
  2. ^Schwartz, Alex (November 22, 2021)."How Tule Lake Refuge avoided another disaster".Indian Country Today. (Klamath Falls) Herald and News. RetrievedApril 17, 2022.
  3. ^abcAbout the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge. USFWS.
  4. ^Alexander, Kurtis (April 15, 2022)."A vast California lake is set to run dry. Scientists are scrambling to save its endangered fish".San Francisco Chronicle. RetrievedApril 17, 2022.
  5. ^Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Habitat. USFWS.
  6. ^Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Visitor Activities. USFWS.

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