Workshop scheduled Sept. 16 on Klickitat Wildlife Area plan

GOLDENDALE — A public workshop to discuss a new management plan for the state’s Klickitat Wildlife Area will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Goldendale Community Library, 131 W.Burgen St.

The wildlife area is seven units totaling almost 16,000 acres in Klickitat County. The new land plan will address the status of wildlife species, habitat restoration and public recreation for all seven units.

State officials will review the planning process, the wildlife area’s history and restoration efforts, plus ask for public comment on management strategies.

Comments also in expected from the Klickitat Wildlife Areas Advisory Committee, a citizen group that reviews activities at the wildlife area.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife revises management plans for its 33 wildlife areas every six to eight years to reflect current conditions.

For more information, contact Susan Van Leuven, Klickitat Wildlife Area manager, at 509-773-4459 or susan,vanleuven@dfw.wa.gov.