America's Great Outdoors
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ohio manages 6,500 acres of wetland, grassland and wooded habitat. This peaceful refuge is home to a diversity of waterfowl and other migratory birds, resident wildlife, and endangered and threatened species. It...

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ohio manages 6,500 acres of wetland, grassland and wooded habitat. This peaceful refuge is home to a diversity of waterfowl and other migratory birds, resident wildlife, and endangered and threatened species. It provides a place for people to enjoy wildlife-dependent activities and learn about the complexities of the natural world through education and interpretive programming. The refuge adds to the richness of the community by holding in trust a portion of the natural heritage of the Great Lakes ecosystem for the continuing benefit of the American people. Photo by L. Sauer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.