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Wildlife Reports
March
3, 2008
Region
5 Wildlife Areas
Klickitat Wildlife Area Projects: Wildlife Area Manager VanLeuven gave
a talk to two groups of students at Centerville about Washington State law,
differentiating between game birds and protected species. Also discussed domestic
birds, which WDFW does not regulate, and the three nonnative pest species (starlings,
house sparrows, and pigeons). Students there are interested in wildlife and
were an attentive audience. VanLeuven also provided some posters for teachers
to put up in classrooms.
Manager VanLeuven worked with Officer Vance to check ATV use on the Wildlife Area and enforce road closures. They checked several roads, including the Old Headquarters area to check road condition. Seven people in 3 vehicles were found near the old hay barn. They had entered the Wildlife Area from adjacent property through a closed gate. They were informed that the area is closed and why the closures were in place. Officer Vance noted their ID information to record receipt of "personal notification" of the closures.
Goldendale Unit: Met with Fish Program, Lands Agent, and Wildlife Program manager to discuss the Goldendale Hatchery Unit and management of the surrounding property for both fish and wildlife.
Wildlife
Diversity Division
Western Pond Turtles: Biologist Anderson completed annual reports for
BPA funded western pond turtle projects in the Columbia River Gorge. February
marked the end of the extended contract period issued by BPA in 2007. It appears
that funding has been approved for another year of field activities starting
March 1.
In addition to BPA contract obligations, Biologist Anderson and a representative of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust met with a private landowner in Skamania County to discuss possible acquisition of their property for western pond turtle protection. This is the last significant western pond turtle habitat in the Columbia River Gorge that is not in public ownership and has been a priority of state, federal, and private conservation efforts for over 15 years. The Columbia Gorge Land Trust has offered to assist with landowner negotiations for the protection of this property.
Workshop: Wildlife Program Manager Jonker attended a 21st Century Salmon and Steelhead Workshop for the short and long-term management of salmon and steelhead for recovery and sustainability that will include many programs within the agency.
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