Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

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Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge | Visit Us | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 and consists of 61,500 acres of wetland and upland habitats in northwestern Minnesota. The refuge lies in the aspen parkland transition zone between the boreal forest to the north and east and the tallgrass prairie to the south and west. 26 wetland impoundments that range in size from 30 to 9,000 acres provide a variety of habitats for both nesting and migrating birds. Two natural lakes lie within 4,000 acres of black spruce-tamarack bog that has been designated as wilderness by the National Wilderness Preservation System. In addition to being a breeding ground for numerous waterfowl and other bird species, the refuge is also noted for two resident packs of gray wolves, nesting bald eagles, occasional moose and colonial nesting birds - specifically Franklin’s gulls.

Contacts

Phone
+12184494115

Address:
22996 290th St NE, Middle River, MN 56737

Website:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/agassiz/visit-us