Connect with Nature at Horicon Marsh!
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Comprehensive Conservation Plan Phone: 920-387-2658 Visitor Center Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
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HORICON MARSH At over 33,000 acres in size, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States. The marsh provides habitat for endangered species and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks and Canada geese. It is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas and is also a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. HORICON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE The northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as the 22,000 acre Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The southern third of the marsh is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. Visitors enjoy many activities at Horicon refuge and there are many facilities available to make your visit more enjoyable. Come see what Horicon National Wildlife Refuge has to offer! Refuge Brochure and Map (628 KB, pdf)
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge / Jack Bartholmai
*News Release* New Project Leader for the Horicon/Leopold Complex! Full news release New Project Leader Horicon/Leopold Complex (167 KB, pdf) Steven (Steve) J. Lenz recently assumed the role of Project Leader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Horicon/Leopold Complex. For the last 16 years, he has been the District Manager of the Leopold Wetland Management District (WMD) based out of Portage, WI with the responsibility of managing the habitat for wildlife on waterfowl production areas (WPAs) located in 17 counties throughout Wisconsin. The Horicon Complex is comprised of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (22,000 acres) in Mayville, WI; the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge (1,054 acres) in Montello, WI; and the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge (330 acres) and Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge (27 acres) located in Lake Michigan near Washington Island, WI. After the retirement of Horicon’s former Project Leader, the existing Horicon Complex was combined (complexed) with the Leopold Wetland Management District – 57 waterfowl production areas (13,000 acres total) with Steve as the new Project Leader for both stations. He will oversee twenty-two staff who will work to manage wildlife, habitat, and recreational opportunities on these areas within the complex. Steve encourages anyone to call with questions or concerns regarding management of these areas within the complex and may be reached at the Horicon refuge office located at W4279 Headquarters Road, Mayville, WI; 920-387-2658 ext. 11 or Steve_Lenz@fws.gov. The complex has two volunteer "Friends" organizations that assist the with education and outreach, fundraising, and habitat projects. Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge)
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