Refuge hires new ranger; scenic outlook move planned to improve safety and capacity

Heather Tonneson told the KNA on June 6 that the refuge has hired a new ranger, Christa Deraspe, and will host maintenance support from the National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps’ summer program. She said refuge management continues to develop plans to move the scenic outlook in Princeville east of the current location to make the site safer, accommodate more cars and provide a more informative visitor experience.

The update was informational; no board action was recorded on the refuge briefing during the meeting.