Welcome to Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is one of nearly 550 units in the National Wildlife Refuge System, which is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge protects and restores the lower portion of Whittlesey Creek and coastal wetlands along the lakeshore of Chequamegon Bay in Lake Superior.

America’s Little Refuge With Big Impacts  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has established Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to protect and restore the lower portion of Whittlesey Creek and coastal wetlands along the lakeshore of Chequamegon Bay in Lake Superior.

Within the refuge is a complex of uplands, streams and wetlands that have enormous value - not only to the fish and wildlife that use this area, but also to the residents and visitors of the Chequamegon Bay area. This is the first unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System in northern Wisconsin. Refuge staff continues to work on conservation and restoration issues on the refuge, but are also here to help landowners interested in improving the management of their land for fish and wildlife by assisting them with forest, wetland and stream restoration projects.

Inside, you'll find information on special events, recreational opportunities, education programs, volunteer opportunities, wildlife and habitat management efforts, and much more.

Thank you for visiting!

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