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Summerton Bog

Coordinates: 43°45′03″N 89°31′23″W / 43.75089°N 89.523°W / 43.75089; -89.523
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Summerton Bog
Summerton Bog, June 2010
Map showing the location of Summerton Bog
Map showing the location of Summerton Bog
Map of Wisconsin
LocationMarquette County, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°45′03″N 89°31′23″W / 43.75089°N 89.523°W / 43.75089; -89.523[1]
Area451 acres (183 ha)
Established1966
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/wisconsin/placesweprotect/summerton-bog.xml
Designated1973

Summerton Bog is a bog in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The bog provides a habitat for several rare species of plantlife and wildlife.[2] It is owned by The Nature Conservancy and contains 428 acres (173 ha).[3] The bog was designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1966 and a National Natural Landmark in 1973.

References

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  1. ^ "Summerton Bog Map" (PDF). nature.org. The Nature Conservancy. 2009. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
  2. ^ "Summerton Bog". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  3. ^ "Summerton Bog (No. 42)". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
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