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Getting To DeSoto NWR

DeSoto Refuge is located 25 miles north of Omaha, NE. From Omaha take Interstate 29 north to U.S. Highway 30, Exit 75 at Missouri Valley, continue west on US Hwy 30 for 5 miles to the refuge entrance. Or take US Hwy 75 North to Hwy 30, going east 5 miles to the refuge entrance on DeSoto Avenue.

Refuge Staff

• Refuge Manager - Larry Klimek

• Asst. Refuge Mgr/Hunting - Mindy Sheets

• Visitor Services Manager- Sue McDonald

• Wildlife Biologist - vacant

• Private Lands & Fisheries - Steve Van Riper

• Bertrand Collection - Dean Knudsen,

• Law Enforcement - Rodney Hansen

• Maintenance - George Oliver, Rex Stambaugh, Monty Storm, Mark Cunard, Susan Cooper

• Visitor Services Specialist - Cindy Myer & Barb Nielsen

• Administration - Travis Culp & Wanda Harbottle