Wildlife Refuge
The West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt "as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife...," specifically designated to protect the largest wading bird nesting colony on the U.S. Great Lakes. The refuge is managed by the staff of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area, as provided under the Federal Wilderness Act. To protect it, public access is permitted for research only.
The refuge, which has a surface area of 80.13 acres (0.3243 km² or 32.43 ha), was recognized in 2000 as part of a globally Important Bird Area.
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