Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, and dozens of other partners as we celebrate the Steigerwald Reconnection Project and the new Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge trail system. After three years of active construction, the refuge and upgraded trail system will reopen to the public.
Many partners all played an integral role in making the reconnection a reality, and representatives from these groups will gather in celebration of the success of the project and the refuge reopening.
Light refreshments will be served. Guests should come prepared for the weather with sun and/or rain protection.
The ceremony will take place a short walk from the new Steigerwald parking lot. Parking on-site is limited to those needing ADA access, and shuttles from Washougal will be provided. More details on shuttles will be released soon. The gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. and speakers will begin at 10:30 a.m. After the speakers, there will be opportunities to walk the trails and tour the site.
Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge
35001 Lewis and Clark Highway
Washougal, WA 98671