Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Sand Lake WMD outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1988 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and weather conditions. Land acquisition is covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, and WPA easements. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, wildlife propagation, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, hunting, fishing, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment replacement, and communication systems. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.