Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge
Location Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Nearest city Crosby, ND
Coordinates 48°34′14″N 103°39′38″W / 48.57056°N 103.66056°W / 48.57056; -103.66056Coordinates: 48°34′14″N 103°39′38″W / 48.57056°N 103.66056°W / 48.57056; -103.66056[1]
Area 3,823 acres (1,547 ha)
Established 1939
Governing body U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is a 3,823-acre (1,547 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in Williams County in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[2] The refuge consists of Lake Zahl which provides habitat for many species of waterfowl and other species.[3] It is managed by the Crosby Wetland Management District.[4]

References

  1. "Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  2. Zahl, ND (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  3. "Comprehensive Conservation Plan 12 North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  4. "About the District". Crosby Wetland Management District. Retrieved 17 June 2016.

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