This refuge is part of a corridor of land and water stretching nearly 70 miles along the Minnesota River, from Bloomington to Henderson, Minnesota. Comprised of more than 14,000 acres, the refuge spans across both rural and urban communities, and offers a variety of free outdoor recreational experiences for individuals and families.
The primary purposes of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge are:
● To provide habitat for a large number of migratory waterfowl, fish and other wildlife species
● To provide environmental education, wildlife recreational opportunities, and interpretive programs for hundreds of thousands of Twin Cities residents
● To protect important natural resource areas from degradation
● To protect the valley’s unique social, educational and environmental assets.
