Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Ouray National Wildife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2005 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 the master plan, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and water rights. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, wildlife propagation, scientific collections, animal control, marking and banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, 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 computer systems. Items of interest are provided at the end.