The refuge contains a 525-acre (2.12 km2) fresh water marsh that provides excellent migratory bird habitat. Valley City Wetland Management District oversees the refuge, which in turn is a part of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
A 525-acre (2.12 km2) freshwater wetland within a sanctuary serves as an ideal location for migratory birds to stop over. The Valley City Wetland Management District manages this refuge, and it is also a component of the more extensive Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex.