Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.

PO Box 251
Klamath Falls, OR
97601-0359

Klamath Wingwatchers is a non-profit organization dedicated to public education regarding Klamath Basin wildlife and wetland habitat and their value as a natural resource.

The Klamath Basin provides a home and resting place for hundreds of species of wildlife, more than any other area in the western United States. The Klamath wetlands have the largest concentration of migrating waterfowl found on the continent. In addition over 500 bald eagle utilize the region's wetlands for foraging between November and April An ever increasing number of visitors seek to enjoy the diversity of species and wildlife habitats in the Basin. However the major aspect of wildlife viewing missing is a hub for visitors adjacent to the Klamath Falls urban area that would identity the variety of experiences available.The concept is for a south portal project which would ultimately provide a site for this service.

To help fill this void, Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc, a nonprofit corporation has created a wetland/wildlife interpretive area bordering Lake Ewauna in Klamath Falls. This project fulfills the following objectives:

Klamath Wingwatchers has developed a 1.1 mile long, wheelchair accessible trail along the western shore of Lake Ewauna. Along this trail, Wingwatchers has planted over 1100 trees, shrubs and other plants that provide shelter and food for the many species of wildlife that utilize the area. Note also the constructed waterfowl nesting islands in the pond. Future plans call for expanding and paving the trail system; installing interpretive signs, displays, wildlife viewing platforms and blinds; and constructing a wetland/wildlife interpretive center.

Please park at the Veterans Park parking lot and walk across the bridge to the trailhead. Note our proximity to the Link River Trail and plan on experiencing both.

You will notice an installed eagle perch along the Lake Ewauna Interpretive Trail. It is used year-round by wintering and nesting Bald Eagles and is easily visible from Highway 97 near the downtown exit to Klamath Falls.

The Lake Ewauna Interpretive Area is a wildlife area and there are certain activities that are not compatible with the wildlife and others using it. To maintain maximum protection to wildlife and enjoyment to you and others please:

NO:

RESPECT:

Guided tours may be available upon request. Please contact Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc. for information.

More about Wingwatchers, Inc.

Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc was the co-sponsor and co-producer of the Winter Wings Festival for 2005, 2006, and 2007. They continued to be involved in the production and sponsorship of the Festival. You can find out more about the festival at www.winterwingsfest.org. Wingwatchers also sponsors Pelicans On Parade, the Lake Ewauna Trail, the Klamath Basin Birding Trail, bird and child friendly booths at various community activities, watershed activities, etc.

If you are interested in working on any of our activities or projects, please contact:

Leslie Lowe at 850-5800 or write to:

Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.
P.O. Box 251
Klamath Falls, OR 97601

We have monthly Board meetings, an Annual Meeting in April/May, and some public meetings throughout the year. A newsletter is sent out to paid members at least once each year.

LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS (as of May 2007)

President: Vacant
Vice President: Leslie Lowe
Secretary: Kathy Larson
Treasurer: Allan Lowe with help from Ralph and Charlotte Opp
Board Members: Dwight Long, Lin Warner, Anita Ward, Harry Vincett, Ralph Opp
Membership Committee: Julie Van Moorhem

NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND FOLKS WHO WANT TO BE

Wingwatcher's 2007 Annual Meeting was Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 6-8 pm which included dinner at Sugar Pine Cafe on Main St. Members voted in Board Members, who in turn elected officers at the May Board meeting. Our Board currently has 8 of 9 allowed members.

Our next Annual Meeting will be in April 2008. A report on current Wingwatchers' projects and a short meeting follows the vote on Board Members. Your dues must be paid in order to vote unless you have received an "honorary membership" card, good for one year from date of mailing. Dues are $10/student, $15/individual, $25/ family, and $35/business. Send them to Wingwatchers, P.O. Box 251, K. Falls, OR 97601 or bring them to the meeting.

I wish to join Klamath Wingwatchers, Inc.

As a member, I will receive the Taking Wing newsletter. All memberships are tax deductible.

My membership pledge:

In addition, I would like to make a special gift to the:

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

Articles of Incorporation, revised 11-15-05
[DOC - 40K] [PDF - 48K] [RTF - 16K]

By Laws , revised 11-15-05
[DOC - 40K] [PDF - 32K] [RTF - 16K]

2006 Annual Work Plan
[DOC - 40K] [PDF - 36K] [RTF - 20K]

Wingwatchers Lake Ewauna Trail Management Plan
[DOC - 84K] [PDF - 76K] [RTF - 80K]