Route 1, Box 877
Morris, MN 56267
Phone (320)589-1001
Fax (320)589-2624
EMail rollin_siegfried@fws.gov

The Morris Wetland Management District is dotted with thousands of small wetlands or "prairie potholes" created by glaciers many years ago. Prior to settlement, this area was a paradise for waterfowl, prairie chickens, whooping cranes, bison, wolves, and other prairie wildlife. The area remains a critical waterfowl production and migration area.

Native prairie remnants from 1 to 560 acres may be found on waterfowl production areas within the District.

Mallard, blue-winged teal and woodduck are the primary waterfowl species. A variety of neotropical songbirds may be found within the District too.

Accessibility: The National Wildlife Refuge System is working to ensure that facilities and programs are accessible to visitors. Please contact the refuge office for information about accessibility at this unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

The District's office is located on Edwards Waterfowl Production Area. There is a visitor area with displays on: work of the service, waterfowl migration, native prairie, land use, wetlands, and prairie ducks. There is also a hiking trail (1.2 miles) with sections meeting requirements for people with physical disabilities. This trail includes foot bridges and an observation deck overlooking a wetland. This trail winds through native prairie, woodland, and around a wetland. An auto tour route designed to explain wildlife practices applicable on private lands is available for guided tours and open each Thursday of the week from May through October. Interpretive programs are available upon request.

All WPA's are open to hunting (except the area surrounding the hiking trail), trapping, bird watching, and nature photography, to name a few. `