Executive Order 12996
March 25, 1996

"To preserve a national network of lands and waters
for the conservation and management of
fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the United States
for the benefit of present and future generations."

 

Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuges comprises five individual Refuges administered from offices in the Sun Willows Business Complex, 2805 St. Andrews Loop, PO Box 2527, Pasco Washington, 99302

John Gahr, manager of McNary NWR,
discusses bird finds with Audubon volunteers in mist netting project.

Howard Browers, biologist, explains duck banding project to determine if
ducks return to nest at McNary.
Banded ducks have been reported in widespread locations
such as Texas, New York, and one in Russia.


Gary Hagedorn awards volunteers in May 2001
Gary Hagedorn, Project Manager, addresses attendees of the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in Spring 2001. Members of the Portland (Region One) staff were also present for salmon feed.
Ray Haught assists in setting up science activity stations.
Park Rangers accomplish many tasks. Ray Haught handles outdoor maintenance work and assists in setting up equipment for science activities during school visits.

Javier Gutierrez is a maintenance specialist
Javier Gutierrez, Park Ranger, works in maintenance which entails electrical as well as mechanical repairs.


Art Shine, Outdoor Recreation Planner, and Dale Litzenberger, volunteer, discuss changes on McNary NWR that took place in the last 20 years. Art spends his time on project work such as the Wallula Overlook, interpretive panels for McKay and McNary NWRs, and the introduction of a fee program for Madam Dorian Campground at the Walla Walla River.