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This is the 1985 Fishing Plan for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This is the Fishing Plan for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Ottawa NWR, Cedar Point NWR, the Darby Division, and the Navarre Division are included. The Plan provides an introduction and history of the refuges, information about program relation to refuge objectives, program policies, a description of the program, a list of program units, and use requirements. The effect of the fishing program on waterfowl habitat is discussed. A fact sheet for the Plan is also included.

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This aerial photograph shows Searle Marsh, facing east. The upper part of the photo shows Crane Creek and a major portion of Dewey tract no. 18. The light colored area in the upper left corner is Lake Erie at the mouth of Crane Creek. The upper right corner shows the North end of B T, Inc.

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The Final EISRefuge Master Plan outlines 4 major alternatives for the management, policies, facilities, and administration of the Refuge and identifies the preferred alternative of Comprehensive Diverse Habitat Enhancement

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This document is the completed effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wilderness Fellows program to develop a monitoring strategy and evaluate the status of the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness. This document gives context to the status of the Lacassine wilderness and identifies the major management challenges associated with maintaining wilderness character. This document is intended to be a reference source for readers interested in understanding the wilderness and to detail the natural and anthropogenic impacts that threaten the state of wilderness character. The Lacassine Wilderness Character Monitoring Plan was developed using distinct measures that assess the following: untrammeled quality, natural quality, undeveloped quality, and solitude or primitive and unconfined recreation quality.

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Telemetry project investingating the movements of paddlefish in Tippo Bayou associated with Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge

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This Annual Narrative Report covers refuge activities for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex for calendar year 1976. This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, Navarre Unit, and Darby Unit outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1975 fiscal year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, and water conditions during the year. The Construction and Maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and safety improvements. The Habitat Management section, including Wetland Management and Cropland Management, follows. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, mammals, and raptors is also covered. Resource Management is outlined; topics include fur harvesting. The Interpretation and Recreation section of the report describes recreational uses, refuge visitors, refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety.A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. Cedar Point and West Island National Wildlife Refuge reports follow. The report emphasizes developments toward the Ottawa YCC Camp.

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This is a 1966 aerial photograph of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.

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This Annual Narrative Report covers refuge activities for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex for calendar year 1991. This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, Navarre Unit, and Darby Unit outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1991 fiscal year. The report begins by summarizing climatic conditions and land acquisition during the year. The Planning section that follows describes general management around the refuge, as well as research. The Administration section discusses youth programs, including the YCC camp, and volunteer programs, as well as funding and safety. The Habitat Management section, including Wetland Management, Cropland Management, and Pesticide Control, follows. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, mammals, raptors, and endangeredthreatened species is also covered. The Public Use section of the report describes recreational uses, environmental education, and interpretive programs. The Equipment and Facilities section outlines topics such as new construction, equipment utilization, and computer systems. Finally, the report outlines items of interest. Cedar Point and West Island National Wildlife Refuge reports are also included.

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This is a 1966 aerial photograph of West Sister Island.

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This report outlines marsh bird monitoring activities in 1995 were expanded beyond black tern research to include an evaluation of monitoring techniques for other marsh birds such as rails and bitterns. Field work was therefore divided into two phases: black tern population monitoring, and other marsh bird censusing. In addition, a review of recent research activities throughout the country was undertaken to determine research and management needs for the black tern in Vermont.

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This is a 1967 aerial photograph of Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge.

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This report outlines the effects of the 1989 water levels, water supply and water use on the ecology at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in 1990. The report also discusses how water levels and water management are related to biological conditions and wildlife use on the refuge.

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Marsh bird studies performed in 1998 were primarily a continuation of the basic population monitoring started in previous years. A complete census of known black tern nesting areas in Vermont was performed in order to continue tracking the status of this species which is listed as threatened in Vermont. In addition, the effort to gather more information on the distribution and abundance of other nongame marsh birds such as bitterns and rails continued and was expanded. These activities together have two major objectives: to look at marsh bird population trends in Vermont, and to investigate the effect of marsh vegetation changes on their numbers.

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This Annual Narrative Report covers refuge activities for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex for calendar year 1973. This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, Navarre Unit, and Darby Unit outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1975 fiscal year. The report underlines refuge highlights, including weather and habitat conditions, as well as ecological and maintenance projects. Refuge costs and objectives follow, This annual report also includes a program schedule, work plan, and photographs of the refuge.

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The main objective of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is to protect the land and sustain habitat for migratory waterfowl. This plan outlines how management of its soil will help achieve this goal.

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This Annual Water Management Plan provides guidelines for water levels during impoundment rehabilitation, moist soil plant production, and spring and fall migrations on the Ottawa NWR Complex. The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Water Management Plan has been developed to meet the station objectives set forth in the Master Plan. Ottawa NWR, Cedar Point NWR, the Darby Division, and the Navarre Division are included. This annual water management plan outlines the effects of water levels in the past year, as well as refuge objectives for 1995. The objectives of this comprehensive plan are to ensure that a diversified habitat is available to a variety of wildlife species throughout the planning year and to provide some instruction on management goals, such as spring migration, fall migration, brood habitat, and endangered species.

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The Pee Dee NWR Habitat Management Plan provides a longterm vision and specific guidance on managing habitats for the resources of concern at Pee Dee NWR, to facilitate continuity in management programs. Refuge background, resources of concern, and habitat management goals and objectives are discussed. Management strategies and prescriptions then identify how and the specific means by which management and monitoring strategies will be implemented. Appendices follow.

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This is a 1968 aerial photograph of Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge.

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The Mentasta caribou herd is located in southeast mainland Alaska and Western Yukonn Territory. This small herd has declined from a high Of approximately 3,100 animals in 1985 to less than 900 in 1994. During winter the Mentasta he rd oft en intermingles with the larger Nelchina caribou herd which currently number s about 45,000 animals and has ranged f r om 5,000 t o 70,000 animals. In winter this comb i ned herd may cross s t ate, native, private, and federal conservation unit boUndaries, as well as the international boundary with Canada. This plan is a cooperative effor t by The Alaska Department of Fish and Came ADFC, The U. S. National Par k Service NPS , and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service FWS to adopt management guidelines that reflect t he varied feder al a nd state policies and laws concerning management of the Mentasta caribou herd.

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The Black Bayou Lake NWR Habitat Management Plan provides a longterm vision and specific guidance on managing habitats for the resources of concern at Black Bayou Lake NWR, to facilitate continuity in management programs. Refuge background, resources of concern, and habitat management goals and objectives are discussed. Management strategies and prescriptions then identify how and the specific means by which management and monitoring strategies will be implemented. Appendices follow.

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The Bayou Cocodrie NWR Habitat Management Plan provides a longterm vision and specific guidance on managing habitats for the resources of concern at Bayou Cocodrie NWR, to facilitate continuity in management programs. Refuge background, resources of concern, and habitat management goals and objectives are discussed. Management strategies and prescriptions then identify how and the specific means by which management and monitoring strategies will be implemented. Appendices follow.

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May 1966 aerial photographs of Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge.

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This report outlines the effects of the 1988 water levels, water supply and water use on the ecology at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in 1989. The report also discusses how water levels and water management are related to biological conditions and wildlife use on the refuge.

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This report outlines the effects of the 1990 water levels, water supply and water use on the ecology at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in 1991. The report also discusses how water levels and water management are related to biological conditions and wildlife use on the refuge.

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LCC boundaries were defined through a joint FWSUSGS team tasked to recommend a scalable geographic framework. This framework was primarily based upon appropriate aggregations of Bird Conservation Regions while best retaining homogeneity of terrestrial and aquatic systems as characterized by Omerniks level II ecoregions and the freshwater ecoregions. Changes to the boundary areas are outlined in this document.