The 16,464 acre Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 540 refuges throughout the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge lies at the upper Washita arm of Lake Texoma and is administered for the benefit of migratory waterfowl in the Central Flyway. Most of the refuge including the 4,500 acre Cumberland Pool, was acquired in 1946.

Draft Plan Available for Comment

Members of the public are invited to review and comment on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. The Plan identifies the role that this refuge will play in support of the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System and will guide management of the Refuge for the next 15 years. Public involvement in the planning process is essential for development of an effective plan. Comment on the plan’s contents will be accepted though March 8, 2010.

Read the Plan and Comment Instructions (.pdf, 3.9M)

Flooding

At Tishomingo NWR the roads normally open to the public will remain open. Most of the nature trail is closed. The water supply canal has to be monitored closely and the level maintained at as low a level as possible to prevent further overflow and erosion. The levees are holding, but have suffered significant damage.

Christmas Bird Count Results

Tishomingo NWR Bird Checklist