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65. Warner Wetlands

 

Left: BLM Open Road sign vandalism. Center: Warner Valley wetlands. Right: Campbell Lake, Warner Valley.335K Center Iamge.

GPS Data

Above sign and vegetation at 4473 feet elevation, 42.34.53 North | 119.43.12 West.

Above right, Campbell Lake, viewed from 5451 feet elevation, 42.34.34 North | 119.42.13 West.

OWESA geographic model: | geomorphology | climate | vegetation | wildlife | human settlement |

Geomorphology

A series of interconnected lakes, potholes, marshes, and wet meadows stretches through the Warner Valley against the backddrop Hart Mountain. Basically it is a series of empheral lakes,which change from year to year depending upon precipitation. The image above was taken about 7:00 PM sundown about 1992 reveals a dried up land. Today it will look quite different with current precipitation patterns.

Climate
Vegetation
Wildlife

The area is critical habitat for migrating waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, and other wildlife. The Warner Wetlands have been designated an Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the BLM. Because the area does have variable climatic conditions, it is a good idea to call the Lakeview BLM office before heading out (541 947-2177). See the Oregon Wildlife Viewing Guide (1994) for important additional details on wildlife description, viewing information, and directions to wildlife viewing sites.

Human settlement

Fifty three miles from Lakeview, the nearest town is Plush.

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Sources

Watchable Wildlife: Oregon/Washington , n.d., BLM. US Department of the Interior, Washington,D.C. .

Yuskavitch, J., Oregon Wildlife Viewing Guide , 1994. Falcon Press, Helena, Montana.

Copyright

Phil Kessinger, 1997

Eugene,Oregon USA

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Revised December 2002