Ottawa
National Wildlife Refuge
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 Refuge Overview: Located in northern Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1961 to preserve habitat for migratory waterfowl. Most of the refuge lands were purchased using Migratory Bird Conservation Funds, which include Federal Duck Stamp dollars.
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Habitat: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, along
with its associated refuges, Cedar Point and West Sister Island,
preserves remnants of the Lake Erie Marshes known as the “Great
Black Swamp.” The refuge is a key area along the Mississippi
Flyway for migrating waterfowl and songbirds. It has been estimated
that 70 percent of the black ducks in the Mississippi Flyway
stopover in the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge each year. |
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Recreation Opportunities: Ottawa
National Wildlife Refuge offers a number of recreation opportunities.
Environmental education programs are routinely available, and the
refuge is an ideal destination for birders. The refuge also has 7.5
miles of nature trails, making it a pleasant destination for hikers.
Controlled hunts for deer and waterfowl are held each year on the
refuge during the appropriate seasons.
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