January 20, 2021
USFWS Fire Crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations at two marsh locations at the end of January. The 400-acre Havasu NWR burn will be adjacent to Topock Marsh, in cattail marshes between Sacramento Wash and the Colorado River Levee Road. The Bill Williams River NWR burn (5-acres) will remove debris piles off of the East end of Planet Ranch Rd. Access to the burn units or adjacent roadway and waterways will be closed or limited during active fire operations.
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During the current public health emergency, whenever possible, outdoor recreation sites at national wildlife refuges will remain open to the public. For now, refuge visitor centers and other public facilities are closed and most scheduled events have been postponed. If visiting one of our locations, please ensure public health and safety, by following guidance from the CDC and state and local public health authorities. You can do this by maintaining social distancing, avoiding overcrowding and exercising good hygiene. For more information, visit our webpage, FWS Coronavirus Response and call for local conditions.
FWS Public Health Update
Due to increased fire danger in southeastern California and western Arizona, fire restrictions are now in effect on Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
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The refuge provides important habitat for many species, including 318 documented species of birds that rest, nest or feed on this important landscape.
Wildlife and Habitat