Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge and Ramsar site in Franklin County, Vermont.
The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge spans 7,232 acres of wetlands, grasslands, and forests along Lake Champlain's eastern shore near the Canadian border.
The refuge, established in 1943 under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, began with 1,582 acres of the Missisquoi River delta area.
The refuge maintains five public trails totaling 7.5 miles, where visitors observe native wildlife while learning about wetland conservation and habitat protection.
Visitors access the Missisquoi River through two boat ramps at Louie's Landing and Mac's Bend, with specific seasonal regulations for hunting and fishing.
Shad Island contains Vermont's largest great blue heron colony, with annual nest counts ranging from 250 to 600 throughout the protected area.
Location: Swanton
Inception: February 4, 1943
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/missisquoi
GPS coordinates: 44.96670,-73.16670
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:38
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