Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
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Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
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| location | Yakima County , Washington , USA | |
| surface | 8 km² | |
| WDPA ID | 2971 | |
| Geographical location | 46 ° 17 ′ N , 120 ° 7 ′ W | |
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| Setup date | 1964 | |
| administration | United States Fish and Wildlife Service | |
The Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge a is a National Wildlife Refuge in the Yakama Indian Reservation , about 6 mi (10 km) south of Toppenish in the intensely agricultural Yakima Valley in the east of the US state Washington . The closest location is Sunnyside . By using the water from Toppenish and Snake Creek and with the support of summer irrigation , the administration is able to maintain a mosaic of protected wetlands , alluvial forests and natural plateaus.
The nutrient-rich wetland habitats attract thousands of wintering waterfowl. In summer they provide breeding opportunities for a number of wetland-dependent birds, mammals and plants. As its course meanders through the sanctuary, Toppenish Creek plays a significant role as one of the last remaining streams in which the Columbia River steelhead trout breed in sufficient numbers.
The Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge is a place where spectacular gatherings of water birds can be seen; it also offers opportunities for hunting , nature photography and environmental education.
Remarks
Individual evidence
- ^ Cathy McDonald: Take a walk in the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge . In: The Seattle Times , October 9, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
Web links
- Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge ( English ) In: Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey .
- Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge on the US Fish and Wildlife Service website