Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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LocationGrand Forks County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest cityEmerado, North Dakota
Coordinates47°58′21″N 97°16′39″W / 47.97248°N 97.27758°W / 47.97248; -97.27758[1]
Area1,270 acres (5.1 km2)
Established1936
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteKellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established to develop and manage a system of wetlands and grasslands that is unique to the Red River Valley. The Refuge supports a diversity of wetland and grassland wildlife, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation, interpretation, and education. Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge is located in the heart of the Red River Valley. The Refuge contains an intermittent stream that flows into the Turtle River, a tributary of the Red River. The Refuge covers portions of Blooming, Lakeville and Rye Townships of Grand Forks County.

The refuge was established in 1936 and contains a total of 1,270 acres (5.1 km2).[2]

References

  1. ^ "Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Annual Report of Lands Under Control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" (PDF). www.fws.gov. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 30, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2011.

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