Cedarburg Bog

{{Short description|Bog and State Natural Area in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin}}

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| location = Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

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Cedarburg Bog is a bog located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.{{cite web|url=http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/naturalareas/index.asp?sna=2|title=Cedarburg Bog (No. 2)|publisher=Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources|accessdate=2012-01-19}} It is the largest intact wetland complex in southeastern Wisconsin.{{cite web|url=http://iba.audubon.org/iba/viewSiteProfile.do?siteId=3658&navSite=state|title=Name: Cedarburg Bog|publisher=National Audubon Society|access-date=2012-01-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723170725/http://iba.audubon.org/iba/viewSiteProfile.do?siteId=3658&navSite=state|archive-date=2012-07-23}} The bog is a refuge and habitat for several species of plantlife and wildlife.{{cite web|url=http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/site.cfm?Site=CEBO-WI|title=Cedarburg Bog|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2012-01-19}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/naturalarea/cedarburgbog.cfm|title=Cedarburg Bog|publisher=University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee|accessdate=2012-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121205160548/http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/naturalarea/cedarburgbog.cfm|archive-date=2012-12-05|url-status=dead}}

Photos

File:Ced-Bog Kiosk June2013.jpg|Trailhead information boards

File:Ced-Bog lake June2013.jpg|Lake at the end of the trail

File:Ced-Bog pier June2013.jpg|Pier on the lake

References