Sax-Zim Bog Wetland Habitat Protection

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,072
Fund Source
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient
Friends of Sax-Zim Bog
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2012
End Date
June 2015
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview
Friends of Sax-Zim Bog proposes to purchase 40 acres of unique black spruce/tamarack wetland bog within the Sax-Zim Bog area located 35 miles northwest of Duluth, Minnesota. Acquisition of the property will preserve and protect habitat for a unique array of birds and mammals, many not found in other parts of the United States. It will also provide educational opportunities to increase recognition of birds and their habitats.
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$29,072
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