Yuma based fire crews are performing work on the refuge to clear access roads and infrastructure of encroaching brush and trees. As you access the refuge, downed brush and trees may be visible at roadsides. Collecting or gathering of downed timber or brush for firewood or other use is not allowed without a permit.
The Refuge Manager may open designated areas of the refuge for firewood cutting in the future only for personal, noncommercial use, and only as authorized under the terms and conditions of a special use permit (FWS Form 3–1383– G) issued by the Refuge Manager.
For questions, or concerns reach out to SWAZ@fws.gov.
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National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Visitors have an opportunity to connect with nature in multiple ways. The lower Colorado River and its backwaters provide numerous outdoor recreational opportunities as well as a vital resource: water!
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Our Species
Migratory birds, wintering waterfowl, and endangered and threatened species can be found at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge contains several miles of historic river channels and backwaters that provide key habitats in a changed environment. Because of the river's life-sustaining water, wildlife thrives in this environment where temperatures reach 120 degrees in the summer and the average rainfall is two inches per year.