Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge spans 5,639 acres of wetlands, grasslands, and forests, providing essential habitats for diverse wildlife populations throughout the year.
President Franklin Roosevelt established Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge in 1936 through an executive order to protect critical waterfowl migration routes.
The refuge organizes educational programs for students and local communities to learn about wildlife conservation and natural resource management.
Visitors can access maintained trails and viewing platforms while the refuge office at 38741 291st Street provides information at 605-546-8156.
The refuge includes Lake Andes, a 4,700-acre water body formed by glacial activity, where large flocks of waterfowl gather during migration seasons.
Location: Charles Mix County
Inception: 1936
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/lake_andes
GPS coordinates: 43.18280,-98.44690
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:00
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