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Susan Van Lueven
Manager
Glenwood Highway
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4459
 
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Phone: 360-902-2515
E-mail: wildthing@dfw.wa.gov

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Klickitat Wildlife Area
Sondino Unit
This unit is 160 acres located near the town of Lyle, immediately north of the Columbia River. WDFW bought the acreage to protect the western pond turtle. The parcel was traditionally used for agriculture but contains seasonal and year-round wetlands. This unit is considered the most important western pond turtle habitat in the state of Washington. In 1986, the WDFW estimated the western pond turtle population on the parcel at 83 turtles. To date, recovery efforts have succeeded in increasing the population to approximately 300 turtles.
Viewing Opportunities

Birds

  • Songbirds

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    Other

  • Reptiles/Amphibians

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    How to Get Here
    Access Site #1
    Driving Directions
    From Lyle, the unit is located approximately 3 mi. west on Old Highway 8.
    Parking/Restroom Information
    There is no parking or restroom facility.
    Other Information
    Access is closed year-round, except by written authorization from WDFW.
    Other Information
    Wildlife may be viewed from the county roads (Old Highway 8 and Balch Road). Group events or tours may occur with written permission from the Wildlife Area Manager for access to the property. Permission may be granted for educational activities, scientific data collection, or for volunteer work under guidance of WDFW for management of the site. Please contact the wildlife area headquarters at 509-773-4459 if you would like to schedule an activity on the Sondino Unit.
     
       OTHER INFORMATION
    • Klickitat Wildlife Area Management Plan & Updates
    • Wildlife Area Habitat Conservation Plans
    • Weekender Report
    • Wildlife Area Viewing Guide
    • Accessing Washington's Outdoors
    Find a Water Access Site
       MAPPING
    • Sondino Unit - Detailed Land Ownership & Resource Map
    • GoHunt - Interactive Mapping
    Vehicle Use Permit
    Vehicle Use Permit
    Permit required for use of all WDFW lands.
       OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
    • Group events and tours
    • Wildlife viewing
     

    If you are Hunting or Fishing, remember to check all current regulations.

    Activities may include restrictions or require permits. Please see Public Conduct Rules for more information.

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