The 160 acre Schlee Waterfowl Production Area contains approximately 86 acres of grassland, 50 acres of wetlands and 24 acres of upland forest and shrub habitat. The mixture of wetlands and grassland provides high quality nesting and brood-rearing habitat for ducks such as mallards and blue-winged teal as well as a variety of songbirds.

More than 60 species of birds have been observed on the area including 10 species of waterfowl. During certain times of the year, large groups of wood ducks, mallards and sandhill cranes can be seen using the area. Herons, shorebirds and grassland birds are commonly observed on the property. Muskrats, deer, rabbits and other mammals, as well as a variety of amphibians and reptiles, are found on the area as well.