Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Saginaw, Michigan.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1953 and contains 10,000 acres of marsh, bottomland hardwood forest and grasslands. It was authorized by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act “...for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds.” Additional purposes designated under the Refuge Recreation Act are “…incidental fish and wildlife-oriented recreational development, the protection of natural resources, and the conservation of endangered and threatened species.”
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is designated as an Important Bird Area for its global significance to migratory waterfowl.
Things to Do at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Sports
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is located in Saginaw County, Michigan. The refuge’s headquarters is located about 5 miles south of Saginaw off of highway M-13 on the corners of Curtis and Mower Road.
GPS Coordinates: 43.32246706500000, -83.96799335000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 989-777-5930
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