Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Tule Lake National Wildlife refuge nestled in northern California’s farming country in the Tule Lake Basin.

Refuge History: Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928 in order to protect the habitat of resident wildlife. It’s establishment did not guarantee it’s complete protection because wetlands continued to be converted to farms under the Klamath Project being performed by the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1964 the Kuchel Act stopped the conversation of wetlands and the refuge was “dedicated to wildlife conservation&for the major purpose of waterfowl management, but with full consideration to optimum agricultural use that is consistent therewith.” Portions of the refuge are still leased for agriculture and the main crops are potatoes, onions, alfalfa, and sugar beets.

Wildlife: Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge helps protect the home of numerous wild critters including Canadian geese, shortnose suckers, and bald eagles. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge boasts numerous wildlife viewing opportunities and so much more. Come on out and have a blast!