Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, OH
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in the western basin of Lake Erie. It is jointly owned by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Staff at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge manage the island as a wilderness area, as provided under the Federal Wilderness Act. West Sister Island is Ohio's only Wilderness Area. The refuge is currently closed to the public to protect nesting birds.
Quick Facts
- Location:
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in the western basin of Lake Erie.
- N 41.739° W 83.105° [?]
Local Information
- West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge:
- This site offers information about the refuge and its history, wildlife and habitat, management activities, and recreation and education opportunities.
