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St. Croix Wetland Management DistrictDescriptionLying along the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie in west-central Wisconsin,
the St. Croix Wetland Management District encompasses a fascinating
diversity of habitats. Within the eight-county district, one can travel
north through the high river bluffs of Pepin County, to the prairie potholes of
St. Croix County, and then to the pine barrens of Burnett County.
The district includes Barron, Burnett,
Dunn, Washburn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The central portion
of St. Croix County, the heart of the district, is known as the Star Prairie
Pothole Grasslands. These grasslands are ranked sixth out of 26 priority
grassland landscapes in Wisconsin.
The district manages relatively small tracts of prairie wetland and grassland
habitats known as waterfowl production areas (WPAs). WPAs are purchased using Federal
Duck Stamp dollars within the historic prairie pothole portion of the district,
including southern Polk, St. Croix and Dunn counties. After purchase, prairie
wetland and grassland habitats are restored and then managed for breeding
waterfowl, other migratory birds, and indigenous wildlife.
The district's 40 WPAs
totaling 7,000 acres are administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
National Wildlife Refuge System. In addition to managing WPAs, district staff provide assistance to private landowners who wish to manage their land to benefit wildlife.
The St. Croix Wetland Management District is adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropoitan Area of two million people. St. Croix County is the second
fastest growing county in Wisconsin and has the highest per capita income.
This dynamic presents unique opportunities and challenges for prairie wetland
habitat preservation, restoration and management.
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Directions:The district office is located midway between New Richmond and Somerset, Wisconsin, 0.5 mile south of Highway 64 on 95th Street. A white "U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service" arrow in the road ditch on Highway 64 points to 95th Street. At the entry road, you will be greeted by a St. Croix Wetland Management District sign.Managing Partner:Additional Information:St. Croix Wetland Management District Web SiteWeather Information:Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for New Richmond,WIThere is no live information from National Weather Service |
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