Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1991 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and weather conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about volunteer programs is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, grasslands, other habitats, grazing, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, other resident wildlife, and fisheries resources. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, picnicking, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about maintenance. Items of interest are included.