Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of North Dakota and consists of 1,077 acres (4.35 km2). Sibley Lake is a privately owned easement refuge, managed with by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge was established to protect habitat for migratory bird species, white-tail deer, and other mammals. The refuge contains a 525-acre (2.12 km2) fresh water marsh that provides excellent migratory bird habitat. Valley City Wetland Management District oversees the refuge, which in turn is a part of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex.[2]

Not to be confused with Sibley Lake (Kidder County, North Dakota).
Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
LocationGriggs County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest cityCooperstown, North Dakota
Coordinates47°31′18″N 98°20′46″W[1]
Area1,077 acres (4.35 km2)
Elevation1,463 feet (446 m)[1]
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

References
  1. "Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Valley City Wetland Management District: Limited Interest Refuges". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
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