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This annual narrative report for Kulm Wetland Mangement District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1982 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, youth programs, manpower programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance 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 endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.