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
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
LocationGriggs County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest cityCooperstown, ND
Coordinates47°31′13″N 98°20′43″W
Area1,077 acres (4.35 km2)
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

In 1975, Sibley Lake was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.[1]

References

  1. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-26. Year designated: 1975



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