Summary

Description

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.