Cedarburg Bog
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Bog and State Natural Area in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
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| Location | Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43°23′14′′N 88°00′27′′W / 43.38722°N 88.00750°W / 43.38722; -88.00750 |
| Area | 2,200 acres (890 ha) |
| Designated | 1973 |
Cedarburg Bog is a bog located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[1] It is the largest intact wetland complex in southeastern Wisconsin.[2] The bog is a refuge and habitat for several species of plantlife and wildlife.[3] It was designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1952 and a National Natural Landmark in 1973. Additionally, it is part of the National Experimental Ecological Reserve Network.[4]
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Trailhead information boards
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Lake at the end of the trail
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Pier on the lake
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cedarburg Bog .
- ^ "Cedarburg Bog (No. 2)". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "Name: Cedarburg Bog". National Audubon Society. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "Cedarburg Bog". National Park Service. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "Cedarburg Bog". University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
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