The St. Croix Wetland Management District is located in eight counties in west central Wisconsin. The district was established in 1992 with the goal of providing wetland and grassland habitat for breeding waterfowl. Lying along the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie in west-central Wisconsin, the St. Croix Wetland Management District encompasses a fascinating diversity of habitats. Within the eight-county district, one can travel north through the high river bluffs of Pepin County, to the ... view more »
The St. Croix Wetland Management District is located in eight counties in west central Wisconsin. The district was established in 1992 with the goal of providing wetland and grassland habitat for breeding waterfowl. Lying along the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie in west-central Wisconsin, the St. Croix Wetland Management District encompasses a fascinating diversity of habitats. Within the eight-county district, one can travel north through the high river bluffs of Pepin County, to the prairie potholes of St. Croix County, and then to the pine barrens of Burnett County.
Waterfowl production areas were created by an amendment to the Federal Duck Stamp Act in 1958. Scientists realized that these small pockets of habitat were vital to breeding waterfowl. This amendment gave the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service permission purchase small wetlands. Your purchase of a Federal Duck Stamp provides funds to acquire, oversee and manage waterfowl production areas and easements.
Visitors are welcome to stop by the district officelocated about two miles west of New Richmond, ¼ mile south of State Highway 64. The office is open Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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