Cottonwood Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cottonwood Lake National Wildlife Refuge protects critical prairie wetland habitat in North Dakota’s drift prairie region. This 1,047-acre refuge is a vital stopover for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, supporting species that depend on disappearing wetland ecosystems. It’s not famous, but it’s essential—proof that conservation happens in quiet places doing important work. Rep a refuge that puts wildlife first and keeps prairie wetlands alive.