Refuge News & Updates

Deferred Maintenance at Unit 7

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by MNWR A deferred maintenance project is currently underway in Unit 7 on the northern end of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.  This project will rehabilitate numerous

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Malheur’s NEW Refuge Manager

Jess Wenick is Malheur National Wildlife Refuge’s new Project Leader, more commonly referred to as a Refuge Manager. Malheur Refuge has been under the Leadership of Lisa Wilson, Regional Assistant Refuge Supervisor, since Jeff Mackay left his post in spring of 2023.

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A Tribute to Joseph P. Mazzoni

Joe essentially had to put on his bullet-proof Superman costume to deal with this Malheur controversy over the Refuge grazing program. He made a lot of enemies and friends at Malheur, balancing local grazing interests with environmental and wildlife concerns.

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Sod House Ranch is OPEN!

The August Stewardship weekend was a great success! Nine volunteers spend 80+ hours over a day and a half preparing Sod House Ranch for its annual open season and tending to needs at Refuge Headquarters.

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