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Drone Rules for Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

Othello, Washington (wa) • United States
51 S Morgan Lake Rd, Othello, WA 99344, USA
Lat: 46.8998 • Lng: -119.229
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at Columbia NWR per USFWS regulations. Channeled Scablands lakes and wildlife are protected.

Drone Rules - Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

Drones are not permitted at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within refuge boundaries
  • Research use requires a Special Use Permit
  • Glacially scoured potholes and seeps in the Channeled Scablands support over 180 bird species and reintroduced pygmy rabbits

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