Lake Bowdoin and Bowdoin NWR

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DescriptionPresident Roosevelt established the 15,551-acre Bowdoin NWR in 1936 by executive order to enhance waterfowl habitat in the region, particularly on Lake Bowdoin, a 4,000-acre horseshoe bend that is a former channel of the Milk River. During periods of drought, the lake dried up, hurting bird populations. A series of dikes constructed after the refuge’s establishment captures spring runoff from the Milk River, creating nesting habitat for white pelicans, Caspian terns, various wading birds, and numerous other bird species. More than 200 bird species have been counted on the refuge over the years.Personal NamesRoosevelt, TheodoreOther Name(s)Lake Bowdoin and Bowdoin National Wildlife RefugeContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation^[1]Elevation2211 ft.CountyPhillips County

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