Located in northwestern North Dakota, Crosby Wetland Management District is home to some of the highest densities of breeding pairs of ducks in North America.
There is currently a vast exploration of oil and natural gas development ongoing throughout the district.
The Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is a 3,219 acre refuge located within the Crosby WMD.
Crosby WMD Wetland Management District is managed as part of the Lostwood WMD Complex.
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
The ruddy duck is a small, compact diving duck with a scoop-shaped bill and a stiff tail that is often cocked upward. It is a frequent visitor to the wetlands found in the Crosby Wetland Management District.
