[texbirds] Access Changes at Laguna Atascosa NWR

  • From: Laguna Atascosa <laguna.atascosa@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: TEXBIRDS <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:50:17 -0500

Effective October 15, the Bayside Drive at Laguna Atascosa NWR will be
closed to private vehicles to protect endangered ocelots.  Recent data from
GPS tracking devices has verified that the core population of the refuge
breeding population of ocelots resides within habitat in close proximity to
the auto-tour loop.  This data shows that ocelots frequently cross the
drive at all times of the day and night.  Two ocelots are known to have
been killed by vehicles on the refuge in recent years despite speed humps
and reduced speed limits.
The public will have access to the Bayside Drive on foot, bicycle and by
refuge guided tours.

Also on October 15, the visitor center will be closed on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays due to staffing shortages.  The refuge will remain open to
visitors, who can use the self-pay station, however, no other services will
be provided on those two days.

The refuge has nearly 50 miles of walking trails, and the Lakeside Drive
leading to the overlook at Laguna Atascosa lake, which will remain open to
visitors.

For more information please visit our website or call:

www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna_atascosa

Marion Mason, Ranger
Laguna Atascosa NWR
Los Fresnos, TX
956-748-3607 ext 119
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www.friendsofsouthtexasrefuges.org


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