Subject: [Tweeters] WDFW temporarily closes Fir Island birding area to repair dike
Date: Tue Jan 9 12:37:42 PST 2018
From: amk17 at earthlink.net - amk17 at earthlink.net

Hi Tweeters,

I received this notice from DFW and thought I'd pass it on. It doesn't state the open date but in case anyone is headed up that way or has more information, please pass along. Notice c/p below.

Thanks
AKopitov
Seattle

January 8, 2018


WDFW temporarily closes Fir Island birding area to repair dike

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will close public access to the Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit Jan. 8 through Jan. 26 for minor dike and viewing trail repairs.

"There will be large rock- and earth-moving equipment on site to repair the public access portions of the dike," said Belinda Rotton, Skagit Wildlife Area manager, "Due to the location of the work area, it's essential we restrict public access for everyone's safety."

The Fir Island Farms Reserve Unit is a popular spot for bird watching and walking. The 225-acre site was purchased by WDFW in 1995 to create an upland snow goose reserve. Located on the south end of Fir Island, about three miles from Conway, the snow-goose reserve is part of WDFW's 16,700 acre Skagit Wildlife Area.

Thanks
AKopitov
Seattle