On March 15, 2003, the Ross Observation Tower was opened to the public. The tower was dedicated in the memory of Terry Ross and Micheal Klopfenstein.

The all-steel tower rises up about 30 feet from the ground with the observation floor 22 feet up. Visitors get a bird's-eye view of the 87 acre wetland. Viewing binoculars and seating are also found on the observation deck.