Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge is located in northwest Minnesota. Packs of wolves, moose, waterfowl, and 294 species of birds make this refuge a wildlife wonderland. 49 mammal, 12 amphibian, and 9 reptile species have also been identified. The refuge, originally named Mud Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, was established in 1937 primarily for waterfowl production and maintenance. Located in eastern Marshall County, the contiguous 61500 acre are situated in the aspen parkland region of northwest Minnesota. In 1976, 4,000 acre of the refuge were designated a Wilderness Area. Each year over 20,000 visitors enjoy wildlife viewing on Agassiz Refuge. Today, Agassiz is composed of 37400 acre of wetlands, 11650 acre of shrublands, 9900 acre of forestland, 1710 acre of grassland, and 150 acre of cropland. The Wilderness Area encompasses one of the most westerly extensions of black spruce-tamarack bog in Minnesota. Two bog lakes, Kuriko and Whiskey, lie within the area.

Climate

The weather station, Goodridge 12 NNW, is located within the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. Goodridge 12 NNW has a dry winter humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb).