Sherburne Nat. Wildlife Refuge, Zimmerman, Minnesota Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Website Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Zimmerman, Minnesota - Located in the east central region of the state, approximately 50 miles northwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and 30 miles southeast of St. Cloud. The refuge protects 30,700 acres of habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
The primary mission of the refuge is to represent a diverse biological community characteristic of the transition zone between tallgrass prairie and forest. Established in 1965 to protect and restore the habitats associated with the St. Francis River Valley, refuge management today focuses on the restoration of oak savanna, wetland and big woods habitats.
The primary management focus at Sherburne Refuge is to maintain and restore native habitats, including prairie openings, oak savanna, big woods, and wetlands. Water management includes varying the water depths in 23 impoundments fed by the St. Francis River. Annual drawdowns benefit bald eagles, wading and shore birds, and waterfowl. MORE INFO HERE
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