Benton Lake Wetland Management District Explained

Benton Lake Wetland Management District
Iucn Category:IV
Map:USA
Relief:1
Location:Montana, USA
Nearest City:Great Falls, MT
Coordinates:47.6658°N -111.3331°W
Area:16,000 acres (64,750 km²)
Established:1975
Governing Body:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website:Benton Lake Wetland Management District

Benton Lake Wetland Management District is located in the U.S. state of Montana and is the largest wetland district in the nation.[1] [2] Covering an area of 25000sqmi around Benton Lake, the district extends from the Canada–United States border to Helena, Montana. Within the district are 23 Waterfowl Production Areas under conservation easements with local landowners ensuring these areas will not be developed, yet will remain within private ownership.[3] The district is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with headquarters located at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

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Notes and References

  1. Topoquest (USGS Quads). Benton Lake East, ND. February 8, 2014.
  2. Web site: Benton Lake Wetland Management District. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. February 8, 2014.
  3. Web site: About the District. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. February 8, 2014. April 26, 2013.