Imperial National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting a prescribed fire of about approximately 100 acres beginning Feb. 12, 2026. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will closely monitor weather and fuel conditions to maximize results and minimize smoke impacts on adjacent communities. Burns will only be conducted during the daytime hours. Martinez Lake may be impacted by smoke for short periods of time. Smoke may occur through Feb. 19, 2026 and may be visible to residents in the Yuma, Arizona area. Call the refuge at 928-783-3371 for more information. Local fire restrictions and fire information for federal, tribal and state lands is available online or call 877-864-6985.
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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, resident wildlife, and endangered and threatened species can be found at Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge contains backwaters that provide key habitat for wildlife. 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.
