William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge


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William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges. They nest on Alaska's Copper River Delta, and winter almost exclusively in the Willamette Valley. Habitat loss, predation, and hunting have caused a decrease in population. Located in the Willamette Valley, the refuge protects many of the valley's historic habitats, including the largest remaining tract of native Willamette Valley wet prairie. Fields of wildlife food crops are interspersed with Oregon white oak savannah, meandering creeks with bottomland Oregon ash forest, old growth big-leaf maple, and native prairie. Other management goals are to preserve native species and enhance biodiversity. Endangered and threatened species such as peregrine falcons, bald eagles, Oregon chub, and Bradshaw's desert parsley find protection and sanctuary on the refuge. A herd of Roosevelt elk can be found in the bottomland forests or farm fields on the refuge.

Facilities: William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge does not provide facilities.

Reservations: William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge does not accept reservations.

Best Time To Visit: William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge is open daily during daylight hours.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is not provided.

Rules: Hunting is not permitted.

Directions: To reach William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge from Corvallis travel south 10 miles from Corvallisto milepost 93 on Highway 99W. Watch for the refuge entrance sign on the west side of the road. Follow refuge signs for 2 miles to the refuge headquarters.

Address

National Wildlife Refuge System

26208 Finley Refuge Road

Corvallis, Oregon 97333

Phone
General: (541) 757-7236

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