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General description: Although an impressive complex of state and federal wet- Q 



lands (Malheur National Refuge, Klamath Forest National Refuge, Klamath Na- ^ 



tional Refuge, Summer Lake Management Area, and Sauvie Island Management 

 Area) have been established, most are under some form of management for 

 waterfowl production. Among the areas for which data have been received are 

 valley wetlands, primarily marsh habitats, situated in the desert or in more 

 mesophytic surroundings. In addition, seepage areas with the unique insec- 

 tivorous plant Darlingtonia, are included in the survey. 



Source of data: Information has been provided by the State Game Commission, 

 by staff of the Department of the Interior, and by university biologists. 



Recommendations: Among areas specifically reported, McFadden's Marsh in 

 the Willamette Valley is strongly recommended for landmark status, since such 

 a small portion of this great valley still remains relatively unaffected by agricul- 

 ture. Crump Lake and North Warner Valley in south-central Oregon represent 

 sizeable wetlands, the latter typical of the high elevation desert sumps. Both are 

 highly recommended as Natural Landmarks. The Darlingtonia marsh is small in 

 acreage, but exceedingly valuable botanically. Few such undisturbed areas still 

 exist. Located contiguous to the Siskiyou National Forest, its inclusion and fu- 

 ture protection is recommended. One interesting high elevation bog in the 

 Cascade Mountains that should be investigated is Gold Lake Bog, part of which 

 has already been designated as a natural area. Communications from Dr. Ken- 

 ton Chambers indicate that major wetlands worthy of consideration are the 

 Klamath and Sycan marshes (formerly on the Indian Reservation, but present 

 status uncertain) and parts of Silver, Summer, and Abert lakes. These may still 

 be in private hands. For further information, contact Dr. Chambers at the De- 

 partment of Botany, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. 



