WDFW has provided assistance to County Parks and other groups to restore wetland habitat around Vancouver Lake. The Clark Public Utilities has provided the water supply needed to successfully manage the wetland basins on the County Parks and WDFW properties.
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Birds
Birds of Prey Eagles Marine Brids Shorebirds Songbirds Wading Birds Waterfowl
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Mammals
Deer
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| Access Site #1 |
Driving Directions
From the east and south: Take exit 1D (Fourth Plain)off of Interstate 5. Turn west onto Fourth Plain and go about 2 miles to Fruit Valley RD. Turn north onto Fruit Valley Rd. then west onto La Frambois RD. Go .5 miles on La Frambois Rd and the Vancouver Lake unit will be on the west side of the road. The road will dead end at Vancouver Lake. |
Parking/Restroom Information
There are two parking lots in this unit and one vault toilet. |
Other Information
Target shooting is prohibited during migratory and upland hunting seasons. The unit closed to dog training from April 15th to July 1st. |
| Access Site #2 |
Driving Directions
From the north: Take exit 4 (78 th Street) off of Interstate 5. Turn west onto NW 78th Street, and go to Fruit Valley Road. Turn south onto Fruit Valley Rd and go about 2 miles to La Frmbois RD. Turn west onto La Frambois Rd and follow the road on to the wildlife area. |
Parking/Restroom Information
There are two parking lots in this unit and one vault toilet. |
Other Information
Target shooting is prohibited during migratory and upland hunting seasons. The unit closed to dog training from April 15th to July 1st. |
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| This unit is a pheasant release site, but is still primarily managed for wintering waterfowl habitat. There is a boat launch at this unit to Vancouver Lake. |
| Off road driving and ATVs are prohibited. Trap shooting on this unit is only allowed in the designated area behind the kiosk located at the first parking lot. No trap shooting during upland bird and waterfowl seasons. Use of rifles and pistols is prohibited. Dog training is not allowed from April 15th through July 1st each year. |
The 477-acre unit at the south end of Vancouver Lake was acquired as two separate parcels. This unit is very popular with the public and receives a wide variety of uses due to its close proximity to Vancouver. A boat launch is located on the south shore.
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