Interpretive sign at Deer Flat NWR

An interpretive sign about the history of the refuge with the lake and dramatic clouds in the background.
Photo By/Credit
Lena Chang/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
04/07/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1909 by President Theodore Roosevelt as a refuge and breeding grounds for migratory birds and other wildlife and now serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and Treasure Valley residents and visitors.
Facility
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Ecosystem
Lake
River/stream
Recreational Activity
Wildlife watching
Birding
Hunting
Fishing
Boating - motorized
Boating - non-motorized
Subject tags
Urban refuge
Wildlife refuges