Sagebrush Flat Wildlife Area is located in Douglas County and covers approximately 14,100 acres of land. The wildlife area is predominantly shrubsteppe, a habitat that is essential to the survival of three state-listed species (Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, greater sage grouse, and pygmy rabbit), as well as other shrubsteppe dependent species and wildlife.
The wildlife area is a Bonneville Power Administration wildlife mitigation project that partially addresses adverse impacts from Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. By actively managing lands, restoring habitats, and preserving wild places, the department serves as stewards for Washington's natural places, protecting the state's land and water for its human and wildlife populations.
Wildlife area units
Management planning
2006 Sagebrush Flat Wildlife Area Management Plan
Every eight to 10 years, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) revises management plans for each of its 33 wildlife areas to document current conditions, address new agency initiatives, and identify new management priorities and actions. In between those major revisions, WDFW updates plans every two years to outline short-term objectives and accomplishments. In 2014, WDFW began the process of updating existing plans, many of which were written in 2006. The new plans are being developed with significant public participation and input.