Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge and Ramsar site in Brown County, United States.
Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge spans 21,498 acres of wetlands, lakes, and grasslands in northeastern South Dakota, supporting diverse wildlife populations.
The refuge was established in 1935 during the New Deal Era, with the Civilian Conservation Corps constructing dams to create essential water features.
The refuge functions as an educational center where visitors learn about wetland ecosystems and participate in wildlife observation throughout the year.
Visitors can access wildlife viewing areas from SD Highway 10 or take the dedicated auto route on the western side of the refuge.
The refuge hosts the largest Franklin's gull breeding colony and accommodates up to 1.2 million snow geese during spring migration periods.
Location: Brown County
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/sand_lake
GPS coordinates: 45.77250,-98.25250
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:02
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