McNary National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge along Columbia River in Walla Walla County, United States
The McNary National Wildlife Refuge spans 15,000 acres of sloughs, ponds, streams, islands, and diverse habitats including riparian zones and wetlands.
The refuge was established in 1956 to restore natural habitats that were affected by the construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River.
The Environmental Education Center provides educational programs about local wildlife, featuring concrete paths with animal tracks and interpretive displays about native species.
Visitors can access the refuge daily during daylight hours, with headquarters operating Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday until 3:30 PM.
More than half of all mallards in the Pacific Flyway spend winter in this section of the Columbia River Basin, creating dense waterfowl concentrations.
Location: Walla Walla County
Inception: 1956
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/mcNary
GPS coordinates: 46.19710,-118.95500
Latest update: June 7, 2025 02:30
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