Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge

Sustained high water levels have drastically changed the character of the Refuge over the past 20 years. Previously, the Refuge consisted of approximately 6,000 acres of shallow wetlands and 6,000 acres of grasslands. The shallow wetlands provided quality habitat for waterfowl and a variety of waterbirds, while uplands provided nesting cover. The Refuge was also an important for ducks and geese when they molted their feathers. Due to significant rising water levels on the interconnected Devils Lake, the Refuge is now almost entirely open water with less than 500 acres of upland habitat. That said, Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge still provides habitat for many species of migrating birds as they make their journey north and south each year.