| Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Iucn Category: | IV |
| Photo Width: | 240 |
| Map: | Washington |
| Map Width: | 240 |
| Location: | Clark County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest City: | Washougal, Washington |
| Coordinates: | 45.5673°N -122.304°W |
| Area: | 1049acres |
| Established: | 1987 |
| Governing Body: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
The Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 1049acres riverine flood plain habitat, semi-permanent wetland on the Columbia River, 10miles east of Vancouver, Washington, with cottonwood-dominated riparian corridors, pastures, and remnant stands of Oregon white oak. The largest wetland restoration project on the lower Columbia River involves removing about of levees separating the refuge from the river to restore of floodplain habitat.[1]
The refuge lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and serves as the operational headquarters for the 329acres Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. It has been designated as the site of the "Gateway to the Gorge" visitor center. This facility was completed in late 2022.[2] The Washington Department of Transportation has estimated that this facility may be used by as many as 100,000 visitors annually, providing the it with one of the best outreach opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.