Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

Introduction

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Auto Tour

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Small Wetlands Program

2009-2010 duck stamp

Federal Duck Stamp Contest

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Contact Address:

14000 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 USA
phone: (419) 898-0014
E-mail: Ottawa@fws.gov

 

geese flying at sunrise

current news

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge has a new Facebook page. Click on the link below and keep up to date on the most current refuge happenings.

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Auto Tour - February 18 and March 17. Tours maybe cancelled due to inclement weather or road conditions.

Nature Tots - March 3, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. "Bald Eagles." Children ages 3-5 are invited to bring their favorite adult for nature crafts, stories and walks outdoors. Space is limited; call (419) 898-0014.

Naturally Speaking, February 12, 2 pm. Dave Sherman of Ohio Division of Natural Resources will be speaking on Sandhill Cranes.

Be part of something BIG! Join the 15th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count February 17-20.

Visitor Center Closed February 20th. Trails open.

Solar Panels now on line. Click here to see current information.

 

 

Along the southern edge of Lake Erie in Ohio lies the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This complex is made up of three National Wildlife Refuges, two divisions and one waterfowl production area:

With over 9,000 acres, these refuges help to preserve the diminishing Lake Erie marshes and provide a resting and feeding place for birds traveling to their nesting or wintering grounds.

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Part of a Much Bigger System

 

Last updated: February 7, 2012