Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge
| Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Sheridan County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Harvey, ND |
| Coordinates | 47°41′57″N 100°12′37″W / 47.69917°N 100.21028°W[1] |
| Area | 797 acres (323 ha) |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge is an 800-acre (320 ha) National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[2][3] Sheyenne Lake NWR is an easement refuge and is on privately owned land, but the landowners and U.S. Government work cooperatively to protect the resources.[4] The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service oversees Sheyenne NWR from their offices at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge.[5]
References
- ^ "Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "Annual Report of Lands Under Control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" (pdf). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 30, 2010. p. 26. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ Sheyenne Lake, ND (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "Examples of Conservation Easements". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
External links
- Audubon National Wildlife Refuge: About the Complex
- Oh Ranger: Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge
