Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for the Wapello District of Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1998 fiscal year. The Louisa Division, the Horseshoe Bend Division, the Big Timber Division, the Islands Division, and the Keithsburg Division are included. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include water level management, moist soil management, farming, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed.