Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Pacific Southwest Region, California, Nevada & Klamath Basin

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland Habitat Condition Report


Stillwater NWR is irrigated from April through mid-November to maintain waterfowl and shorebird habitat for nesting, food and cover.

As of March, 2012, water from the Truckee-Carson irrigation district is flowing onto the refuge wetland units. Several aerial surveys are planned during the irrigation season, Updated wetland acreage will be posted on this page throughout the spring and summer.

Also see periodic Waterfowl Population Reports on our website for the most recent aerial survey findings. Learn more about NDOW's WMAs at www.ndow.org/wild/habitat/wma/. (external link)

 

Notes: Call for current road and waterfowl conditions. Refuge roads not maintained regularly in inclement weather and are very muddy, slippery, and rough. Off-road travel within the refuge destroys valuable resources and is strictly prohibited. Refuge speed limit = 25mph or as conditions allow.
Last updated: April 17, 2012