Rydell
National Wildlife Refuge
Contacting the
Refuge:
Refuge Manager: Dave Bennett
Email: dave_bennett@fws.gov
17788 349th St. SE
Erskine, MN 56535
Phone: (218) 687-2229
Fax: (218) 687-2225
E-Mail: Rydell@fws.gov or MidwestNews@fws.gov
Download Refuge Brochure (664k pdf format)
Refuge
Facts
Financial
Impact of Refuge
Natural
History/Cultural History
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Refuge
is a combination of maple/basswood/oak forest, wetlands, tallgrass prairie
and bogs
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600 acres
of prairie have been restored
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45 acres of maple/basswood forest restored
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Historical log building located on Tamarac Trail
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Oral history project undertaken in 2007 and is ongoing
Highlight
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Rydell
NWR provides an annual deer hunt for people with disabilities which accommodates nearly 20 hunters
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Refuge youth deer hunt conducted annually, which emphasizes a mentorship program
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Approximately 2,400 volunteer hours recorded annually
Refuge
Objectives
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Provide
nesting, feeding and resting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory woodland and grassland birds
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Serve
as a regional destination for environmental education opportunities
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Provide
woodland and prairie habitat for resident wildlife
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Provide
opportunities for wildlife observation and outdoor recreation
Priorities
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Complete habitat restoration and management goals identified in approved CCP, including maple/basswood restoration, prairie restoration, and control of invasive species
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Upgrade and improve public use facilities including interpretive kiosks, trails, visitor center displays, and an unstructured discovery area for children
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Maintain and improve relationship with Friends of Rydell Refuge Association, other nongovernment organizations, and volunteers
Public
Use Opportunities
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Environmental
education and interpretation
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Hiking,
snowshoeing and cross country skiing
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Wildlife
observation and photography
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Electric
golf carts available for the disabled
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Seven
miles of trails, five of those are hard surfaced for accessibility
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Visitor
center with bookstore
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