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This report provides a summary of results for the stakeholder evaluation conducted for Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in winter 20062007. The purpose of this study was to provide a more meaningful public participation process for the Canaan Valley NWR. The USGS team of social scientists designed a stakeholder evaluation process that endeavored to meet the principles for higher quality public participation to improve the quality and legitimacy of decisions made regarding the Refuges longterm plan. The information from the stakeholder evaluation will aid the Refuge in development of their CCP as they strive to balance stakeholder desires with their charge to manage the unique wetlands and uplands of the Canaan Valley for wildlife conservation.