Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2003 calendar year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, and forest cutting. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, private lands activities easements, and cooperativefriends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, and land acquisition. Information about public education and recreation is given including insert public education topics. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed; topics include the Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP and general administration.