{"id":2190,"date":"2014-09-21T06:58:04","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T06:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tule-lake.com\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2014-09-21T18:35:37","modified_gmt":"2014-09-21T18:35:37","slug":"clear-lake-nwr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anderstomlinson.com\/tule-lake\/clear-lake-nwr\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Lake NWR"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pelicans<\/a>
\nThis Where Modern Man’s Footprints Are Hard to Find – <\/strong>
\nExcept for limited waterfowl and pronghorn antelope hunting during the regular
\n California State seasons, the refuge is closed to all public access to protect
\n fragile habitats and to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The Refuge is actually
\n inside the Modoc National Forest, 1,654,392 acres of northeastern California.<\/p>\n

\"southern<\/a>
\nThis Is Pre – Indian Country Where Antelope and Sage Grouse Roam –<\/strong>
\nU.S. Forest Service Road 136, also known as the Clear Lake Reservoir Road,
\n is twenty miles south of Tulelake off of State Highway Highway 139 to the
\n east. The southern boundary of Clear Lake National Wildlife is about another
\n ten wilderness miles along Road 136.<\/p>\n

\"views<\/a>
\nTwo Views of Clear Lake from the North and West –<\/strong>
\nThe top view is from atop Carr Butte looking south. The bottom view is from Horse
\n Mountain looking east. Either view is of a big landscape with little visible
\n presence of man. The largest recent change in modern times is the growing expanse
\n of juniper. Clear Lake Refuge, established in 1911, consists of approximately
\n 20,000 acres of open water surrounded by over 26,000 acres of upland bunchgrass,
\n low sagebrush, and juniper habitat. The upland areas provide habitat for pronghorn
\n antelope, mule deer, and sage grouse. The Clear Lake Reservoir is the primary source
\n of water for the agricultural program of the eastern half of the Upper Klamath Basin,
\n with water levels regulated by the Bureau of Reclamation.<\/p>\n

\"view<\/a>
\nLooking Back At the Way It Was On An Unknown Date –<\/strong>
\nPrior to the construction of the dam in 1910, a natural lake and meadow existed
\n above the dam-site. The meadow was seasonally grazed by the Carr Livestock Company.
\n During most years, the Lost River below the present dam ran dry from June through
\n October. Today, Clear Lake Refuge is managed as a natural sagebrush\/grassland plant
\n community by using a combination of livestock grazing and prescribed fire.
\n Approximately 600 Animal Unit Months, government speak, of permitted cattle grazing
\n occurs on the “U” portion of the refuge.<\/p>\n

\"map<\/a>
\nFirst There Were Indians and Then Came Settlers By Wagon Train –<\/strong>
\nIt is easy to forget modern times when one is near Clear lake National Wildlife Refuge.
\n The Warner Mountains are to the east and a ridge, Tule Lake Basin, Lower Klamath
\n Basin and the southern Cascades Mountains are to the west. The word tranquility
\n comes to mind but the reality is this is a landscape with a volcanic past. And this
\n is a landscape that will change in the future, it is what landscapes do.<\/p>\n

\"island<\/a>
\nA Place Where Colonial Nesting Birds Feel Safe –<\/strong>
\nSmall, rocky islands in the lake provide nesting sites for American white pelicans,
\n double-crested cormorants, and other colonial nesting birds. During the spring, summer
\n and fall it can be a very busy place<\/p>\n

\"commorants<\/a>
\nHere They Nest in the Sanctuary of Clear Lake –<\/strong>
\nColonial nesting doubled-crested cormorants and blue herons build their nests on
\n the islands. During fall and spring migrations Canada geese and many duck species
\n visit the lake. It is rarely quiet when birds are here.<\/p>\n

\"pelicans<\/a>
\nWhite Pelicans Can Be Seen Most of the Summer – <\/strong>
\nThe refuge monitors waterfowl use via aerial surveys during the fall and spring.
\n White pelican and double crested cormorant nesting colonies are monitored by
\n boat every spring. An average of 1,000 white pelicans and 500 cormorants are
\n fledged annually. California and ring-billed gull nesting colonies are also
\n monitored, with approximately 3,500 California gulls and 5,800 ring-billed
\n gulls nesting on the refuge.<\/p>\n

\"fish<\/a>
\nHave You Ever Tried to Grab An Unwilling Pelican? –<\/strong>
\nFirst, build a pen and then round up some pelicans. Pelican banding at the “Clear
\n Lake Corral.” United States Fish and Wildlife have been banding young pelicans
\n at Clear Lake since 1963. Controlling young pelicans is not an easy task.
\nTo see more Clear Lake Pelican Banding<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n

\"clear<\/a>
\nClear Lake Dam Was A Key Klamath Reclamation Project Structure –<\/strong>
\nA new roller-compacted concrete dam replaced the original earth and rock-fill dam
\n in 2002 due to earthquake safety issues. The watershed area is 1,707 sq. miles.
\n To see more about Clear Lake Dam<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"wild<\/a>
\nWild Flowers Celebrate Life –<\/strong>
\nOut here there is only the wind and a sky that seemingly knows no end. Time is measured
\n by one’s breathing like flowers moving with a breeze. Here, Indians and wagon train
\n settlers left marks of other ages. Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is more than
\n protected, it is removed from development – here spirits recall hunters and trappers
\n making the best of a hard go. It is what it was, and for the few, whatever the flora
\n or fauna, who find themselves visiting this land it may be just enough.<\/p>\n

\"scenes,<\/a>
\nHills and Plains, Rock and Water, Life For Those Who Call This Home –<\/strong>
\nClear Lake National Wildlife Refuge: for some it is home, for others it is a sanctuary,
\n a place to nest, and most importantly, somewhere to visit that has water – and the
\n celebration of life that water brings with it.<\/p>\n

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\"juniper<\/a>
\nJuniper\/Sagebrush habitat<\/strong><\/a> is found most extensively in the southern and eastern portions of the Upper Klamath Basin watershed. Both the Clear Lake area and Lava Beds National Monument have large expanse of this habitat. Plants found here include Western Juniper and several plants collectively known as sagebrush and rabbit brush.<\/p>\n

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To see more about Clear Lake Dam<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

To see more Clear Lake Pelican Banding<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n

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