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The Browns Park NWR Wildlife Drive is temporarily closed until further notice.
Windom WMD Sidewalk Closure

Starting October 7th, crews from Crab Orchard NWR & Sherburne NWR will be working to replace the roof of the Windom WMD office/visitor center. During this time, the sidewalk in front of the office will be closed to pedestrians for safety purposes. Walkers are still welcome! Please detour yourself through the parking lot to continue your walk. The outdoor vault toilet will remain open until measurable snow fall. 

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America the Beautiful Annual Pass
America the Beautiful National Park Passes

The Windom WMD sells National Park Passes; these are available by appointment only. Please contact Rachel @ 507-831-2220 ext 10 to schedule an appointment. You can also purchase passes online through the USGS store: https://usgs.gov/pass

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A close up view of a pollinator planting shows a variety of yellow, pink, and purple flowers.
Seeking Acquisitions!

The Windom Wetland Management District is seeking landowners in southwest Minnesota interested in entering our grassland and wetland easement programs.

We are also seeking landowners interested in selling their property to become the next Waterfowl Production Area or National Wildlife Refuge! If interested in either an easement or selling, please contact Jon Beyer at 507-831-2220 ext 11.

Windom Wetland Management District was established in 1990 for the purpose of increasing waterfowl production and to preserve habitat for migratory birds, threatened and endangered native species and resident wildlife. The district manages approximately 17,000 acres of federal owned waterfowl production areas across a 13 county area in southern Minnesota - lands dedicated to wildlife and wildlife-dependent recreation. District staff also administer the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, which provides technical and financial assistance to restore or improve wildlife habitat on private land.

Visit Us

National wildlife refuges and wetland management districts offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Come visit for excellent photography and wildlife observation, hunting and fishing and educational opportunities. Return often, and bring a friend, to enjoy the outdoor wonders that district lands offer.

Location and Contact Information

      What We Do

      Our Organization

      Partners for Fish and Wildlife: Nevada Coordinator Susan Abele Meets with Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Member to Conduct a Site Visit at Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation
      The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides free technical and financial assistance to landowners, managers, tribes, corporations, schools and nonprofits interested in improving wildlife habitat on their land. Since 1987, we have helped more than 30,000 landowners to complete more than 50,...
      Program

      Our Species

      Windom Wetland Management District provides an array of habitats to suit the needs of both migratory birds and resident wildlife. Exploring the prairies and wetlands at different times of the year will reward you with a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities. The prairie potholes provide important resting and feeding stopovers for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds as well as nesting habitat for a variety of marsh birds. Prairies provide nesting cover for grassland birds which have been rapidly declining in recent years. Resident wildlife such as red foxes, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, wild turkeys and ring-necked pheasants utilize a variety of habitats on the district and can be seen year round.