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Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Lincoln City is one of Oregon's most beautiful and ecologically diverse natural areas. The refuge consists of pristine coastal dunes, salt marsh wetlands and estuaries, and provides a vital habitat for numerous species of birds, fish, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates. The 1500-acre refuge is home to many threatened and endangered species, including the Western Snowy Plover, Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Tufted Puffin.

The Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 with the purpose of protecting critical wildlife habitats from development along the Oregon coast. The refuge also serves as an important resting and feeding area for migratory birds that use this area during their seasonal migrations. In addition to providing vital habitat for wildlife species, the refuge also helps protect against coastal hazards such as storm surges and sea level rise.

Visitors to the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge can take advantage of a variety of educational opportunities including guided tours, bird-watching walks, volunteer activities and educational programs. The refuge offers a wealth of recreational activities including hiking trails with interpretive signs highlighting local wildlife species; a beach access trail; an observation deck overlooking Siletz Bay; accessible boardwalks; fishing docks; picnic areas; kayak put-ins; canoe launches; streamside trails; nature photography opportunities; birding suggestions; tide pool exploration; summer beach programs; special events such as lectures by local experts on regional conservation efforts.

The staff at the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge works hard to ensure its resources are available for future generations by managing it responsibly using sound scientific principles. This includes controlling invasive plants and animals that threaten native biodiversity within acceptable limits; monitoring water quality to ensure it meets state standards for healthy aquatic environments; controlling predators to keep viable populations of game species for subsistence users or recreational harvest hunters; maintaining infrastructure such as roads used by visitors in a safe condition year round.

The Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is truly one of Oregon's greatest natural treasures – one that provides important habitat for numerous species while giving visitors an opportunity to experience its beauty firsthand. Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or an active outdoor adventure – Siletz Bay has something special waiting just around the corner!