Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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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. The refuge contains a 525-acre (2.12 km2) fresh water marsh that provides excellent migratory bird habitat. Valley City Wetland Management District oversees the refuge, which in turn is a part of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex.[2]
Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Griggs County, North Dakota, United States |
Nearest city | Cooperstown, North Dakota |
Coordinates | 47°31′18″N 98°20′46″W[1] |
Area | 1,077 acres (4.35 km2) |
Elevation | 1,463 feet (446 m)[1] |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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