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Crops of wheat growing on the top of a flood-carved mesa are a green contrast to the surrounding drier landscape.
How did the Channeled Scablands Form?
Geologists couldn't account for the strange landforms of eastern Washington State. Then a high school teacher dared to question the scientific dogma of his day.
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History and Culture
Drawing of a brown duck with a green patch above its eye sitting in greenish water.
Washington Junior Duck Stamp Program
Do you love conservation and want to know how to help? Consider participating in the annual Junior Duck Stamp competition!
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Turnbull NWR Establishment Press Release
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Turnbull NWR Establishment Press Release

Press release dated August 6, 1937 announcing the establishment of the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

INFORMATION FOR THE PRESS

United States Department of Agriculture

Release - ImmediateWashington, D.C., August 6, 1937.

TURNBULL SLOUGH, WASH., TO BE RESTORED FOR USE...

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Turnbull NWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan
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Turnbull NWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) is a 15-year planning document that contains goals, objectives and strategies for managing all aspects of the Refuge.

 

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Turnbull NWR Habitat Management Plan
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Turnbull NWR Habitat Management Plan

Turnbull NWR Habitat Management Plan is a step down plan from the Comprehensive Conservation Plan that provides more detailed strategies for meeting habitat goals and objectives.

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Turnbull NWR Fire Management Plan
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Turnbull NWR Fire Management Plan
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Turnbull NWR Kepple Peninsula Interpretive Trail Brochure
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Turnbull NWR Kepple Peninsula Interpretive Trail Brochure
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Turnbull NWR - General Brochure
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Turnbull NWR - General Brochure
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Hunt brochure cover in bright orange
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Turnbull NWR - Hunt Regulations (508)

Web-friendly hunt brochure for Turnbull NWR. 

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Turnbull NWR - Visitor Use Map (508)
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Turnbull NWR - Visitor Use Map (508)

Map of the public use area inside of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

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Inland Northwest National Wildlife Refuge Complex Map
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Inland Northwest National Wildlife Refuge Complex Map
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An old color photo of two swans each with large green bands around their necks, stand on a small island in a pond.
"Solo"
A single trumpeter swan nicknamed "Solo" was Turnbull National Wildlife Refuges last hope to restore his species.
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Wildlife Management