Natural History Wanderings

From Defenders of Wildlife

There’s a new wildlife refuge in Oregon – the Willamette Valley Conservation Area!

Due to residential development and agricultural use, the Willamette Valley Upland Prairie and Savanna ecosystem is one of the most critically endangered in the US. Now, this area as well as its inhabitants, which include eight #EndangeredSpeciesAct-listed species, will be protected under the National Wildlife Refuge System!