Wawina Peatland SNA
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1,092 Acres (0* Acres) Located approximately midway between Grand Rapids and Duluth, 7 miles NW of Floodwood on US Hwy 2. Follow the ditch bank 1 mile N to the peatland. St. Louis County Twp 52N Rng 21W Sec 04-06 & 08-09 Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: Tamarack Lowlands |
Description:
Wawina Peatland is Minnesota's southernmost example of a large patterned peatland complex, and it is the only major peatland in the Glacial Lakes Aitkin and Upham areas. It contains the best ovoid island patterns in the northeastern part of the state, along with a featureless water track. A raised bog and a crested raised bog can also be seen here. Early spring viewers may witness the dancing and booming of sharp-tail grouse. * The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 legislatively established the boundaries of the Peatland SNA as displayed. The acreage of land within these boundaries is cited first. The acreage of land owned by the State of Minnesota is cited in parenthesis.
Visitor notes:
If you intend to visit this site it is advisable to carry a topographical map produced by the U.S. Geological Survey. These maps display many old logging trails which may or may not be identifiable on the ground anymore. Note: The state recognizes this as an ecologically significant peatland, but owns no land here; the majority of this peatland is owned by St. Louis County, and the remainder is privately owned.