SENEY — At Seney National Wildlife Refuge, the following services and operations are suspended until further notice in order to comply with federal, state and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19):

– Visitor center operations remain closed

– All public events scheduled for the month of June are cancelled

– Spotting scopes are not installed at observation decks

Outdoor spaces at Seney National Wildlife Refuge remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state and local health guidance, including:

– The Marshland Wildlife Drive is open

– The Fishing Loop and designated pools are open for fishing

– The outdoor restrooms at the headquarters building are open

– More than 10 miles of foot paths are open for hiking

– Many miles of backcountry roads are open for hiking or bicycling

Refuge restrooms will be cleaned once per day and will be closed several hours prior to cleaning to allow them to sit vacant out of consideration/safety for the cleaning staff. While the restrooms are closed there is a porta-jon available in the same general location. There is also a porta-jon at the Show Pools Shelter. It is available instead of the existing pit-toilet and will be cleaned by the vendor once a week. The porta-jon’s have hand washing facilities. We will evaluate use and issues during the upcoming weeks and adapt as needed. Hopefully you will be able to coordinate your refuge visits so that you do not have to use public restrooms, but they are available when you need them. Even though they will be regularly tended to, please follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting the refuge and be prepared to be able to tend to hygiene even if restroom supplies are not available at the time you use the facilities.