Long Lake Wetland Management District

Enjoy the rolling nature of the landscape on the Missouri Coteau and the Missouri River Slope, where precipitation in the area averages around 16 inches annually. Approximately 70% of the land in the three-county area remains virgin sod - native mixed-grass prairie. The wetlands found in the northeastern portion of the Wetland Management District are classic prairie potholes of various sizes and types that are prime duck production habitat. Soils in this area are generally deep and quite productive. Many of the wetlands on Missouri River Slope portion of the wetland management district are large semi-permanent and permanent alkali wetlands.

The Long Lake Wetland Management District habitats are comprised of waterfowl production areas, satellite refuges, wildlife development areas, wetland and grassland easements, and private lands agreements. Waterfowl production areas are fee title lands purchased under authority of the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program, funded with Duck Stamp dollars.

The goals for the Wetland Management District are listed below:

• Conserve, restore, and enhance federally listed endangered species and the habitats upon which they depend.
• Provide life requirements of waterfowl and other migratory birds occurring naturally in this portion of the Prairie Pothole Region.
• Provide life requirements of resident wildlife species.
• Provide a wide range of opportunities for compatible wildlife/wetlands-oriented recreation, interpretation, and education.
• Foster conditions under which prehistoric and historic resources can exist in harmony with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission.
• Preserve and enhance the overall environmental quality, wild character, and natural beauty of the Long Lake Wetland Management District.