Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of North Dakota and consists of 1,077 acres (4.35 km2). Sibley Lake is a privately owned easement refuge, managed with by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge was established to protect habitat for migratory bird species, white-tail deer and other mammals. Valley City Wetland Management District oversees the refuge, which in turn is a part of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Sibley Lake is a 525-acre (2.12 km2) fresh water marsh.
| Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Griggs County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Cooperstown, ND |
| Coordinates | 47°31′13″N 98°20′43″W |
| Area | 1,077 acres (4.35 km2) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
In 1975, Sibley Lake was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.[1]
References
- "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
Year designated: 1975
External links
- "Limited Interest Refuges". Valley City Wetland Management District. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 2016-06-16. - includes Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- "USGS Binford (ND) Topo Map". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
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