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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Long Island NWR Complex for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Complex vision and purpose and describes how Long Island NWR Complex will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Complex, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of Refuge resources, and the management direction. Key planning issues include: threatened and endangered species, controlling invasive species, controlling mosquitoes, hunting, and partnerships.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Medicine Lake NWR Complex for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Complex vision and purpose and describes how Medicine Lake NWR Complex will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Complex, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of Complex resources, and information about the management direction. Key planning issues include: wildlife management, habitat management, partnerships, visitor services, water management, wilderness management, and operations.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1994 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 compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. 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, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, marking and banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, and equipment replacement. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Field guides are attached.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Tamarac NWR and WMD for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Tamarac NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge and the WMD, an overview of the CCP process, information about the environment, information about the management direction, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: wildlife management, habitat management, visitor services, facilities, and roads.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Lacreek NWR and Lacreek Wetland Management District for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Complex vision and purpose and describes how Lacreek NWR and Lacreek Wetland Management District will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge and the WMD, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of refuge resources, and information about the management direction. Key planning issues include: habitat management, blacktrailed prairie dog management, noxious weed control, water rights, public use, recreation, and species of concern.

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This report presents Year 3 2008 monitoring results for Island Ponds Restoration Project on Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR. The Santa Clara Valley Water District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge implemented the Island Ponds Restoration Project to fulfill two goals: 1 to initiate ecological restoration activities as described in the South Bay Salt Pond Initial Stewardship Plan ISP, and 2 to satisfy the tidal marsh mitigation needs of both the Refuge for the ISP, and the District for the Stream Maintenance Program and the Lower Guadalupe River Project. A description of each mitigation site is provided along with an overview of monitoring methods and results.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Horicon and Fox River NWRs for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the refuges vision and purpose and describes how Horicon and Fox River NWRs will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the refuges, an overview of the CCP process, information about the environment, current management programs, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: wildlife management, habitat management, control of invasive species, visitor services, water management, hunting, and cultural resources.

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The Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge Sport Fishing Plans covers the assesment and managment strategies for sport fishing in the Refuge. Focus is on bass, crappie, bluegill and perch. Also discusses the degradation of lake quality due to siltation, and the relationship to sport fishing. Also discusses how sport fishing as population control for catfish and bullhead. Sport fishing is affected during waterfowl migration periods, as the main objectives for the Refuge are for waterfowl.

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The Santa Clara Valley Water District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge implemented the Island Ponds Restoration Project to fulfill two goals: 1 to initiate ecological restoration activities as described in the South Bay Salt Pond Initial Stewardship Plan ISP, and 2 to satisfy the tidal marsh mitigation needs of both the Refuge for the ISP, and the District for the Stream Maintenance Program and the Lower Guadalupe River Project. A description of each mitigation site is provided along with an overview of monitoring methods and results.

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The Wilderness Act of 1964 mandated the preservation of wilderness character. The NWRS has 18 of designated wilderness, comprising 21 million acres. After over 40 years there is still a lack of consistent inventory and monitoring of wilderness as well as the ability to measure how it is affected by stewardship. To ensure the last remaining wilderness is not lost, monitoring can maintain the preservation and true wild nature of these areas for present and future generations. Monitoring provides an assessment of the trends of wilderness character to develop refuge wilderness stewardship. This also provides the ability to evaluate impacts of proposed actions on wilderness character and allows defensible stewardship decisions. By preserving wilderness character, the USFWS demonstrates leadership in wilderness stewardship across the National Wilderness Preservation System. This is the backend data file for the Charles M. Russell Wilderness Character Monitoring Application. User interface and lookup databases are required for use see reference code 5725.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Des Lacs NWR, J. Clark Salyer NWR, and Upper Souris NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the refuges vision and purpose and describes how the refuges will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the refuges, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of refuge resources, and information on the management direction. Key planning issues include: habitat and wildlife management, water quality and management, public outreach and partnerships, visitor services programs, and operations.

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This annual narrative report for Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge including the Sandstone Unit and Mille Lacs National Wildlife Refuge summarizes activities during the 1993 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses the master plan, the management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, water rights, wilderness areas, Farmers Home Administration Easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, and wildlife propagation and stocking. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, camping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs, other economic uses of the Refuge, and items of interest are provided at the end.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP will guide management on Huron Wetland Management District, Madison Wetland Management District, and Sand Lake Wetland Management District for the next 15 years. Fish and wildlife conservation will receive first priority in District management; wildlifedependent recreation will be allowed and encouraged as long as it is compatible with, and does not detract from, the mission of the Districts or the purposes for which they were established. This plan provides an introduction to the WMDs, an overview of the CCP process, alternatives, the affected environment, environmental consequences, and strategies for implementation. Key issues include: wetland management, upland management, invasive plant control, energy development, prairie conservation, predator management, visitor services, partnerships, operations, and monitoring.

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The Wilderness Act of 1964 mandated the preservation of wilderness character. The NWRS has 18 of designated wilderness, comprising 21 million acres. After over 40 years there is still a lack of consistent inventory and monitoring of wilderness as well as the ability to measure how it is affected by stewardship. To ensure the last remaining wilderness is not lost, monitoring can maintain the preservation and true wild nature of these areas for present and future generations. Monitoring provides an assessment of the trends of wilderness character to develop refuge wilderness stewardship. This also provides the ability to evaluate impacts of proposed actions on wilderness character and allows defensible stewardship decisions. By preserving wilderness character, the USFWS demonstrates leadership in wilderness stewardship across the National Wilderness Preservation System. This is the backend data file for the Edwin B. Forsythe Wilderness Character Monitoring Application. User interface and lookup databases are required for use see reference code 5725.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Maxwell NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Maxwell NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of Refuge resources, information about the management direction, strategies for implementation, and administration. Key planning issues include: biological information, grasslands management, water management, public use, interagency coordination, and funding.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Watercress Darter NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Watercress Darter NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, information about plan development and the management direction, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: fish and wildlife population management, habitat management, resource protection, visitor service, and administration.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP will guide management on San Pablo Bay NWR for the next 15 years. Management strategies will focus on the purpose, goals, and objectives of the Refuge. This plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, information about the management direction, a description of the affected environment, current management programs, and strategies for implementation. Key issues include: habitat management, public use, public access, sealevel rise, climate change, endangered species habitat, land acquisition, and invasive plants.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP will guide management on Selawik NWR for the next 15 years. Fish and wildlife conservation will receive first priority in Refuge management; wildlifedependent recreation will be allowed and encouraged as long as it is compatible with, and does not detract from, the mission of the Refuge or the purposes for which it was established. This plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, goals and objectives, a description of the affected environment, environmental consequences, and strategies for implementation and monitoring. Key issues include: fish and wildlife management, transportation, hunting, public use, climate change, water quality and quantity, and outreach.

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The Wilderness Act of 1964 mandated the preservation of wilderness character. The NWRS has 18 of designated wilderness, comprising 21 million acres. After over 40 years there is still a lack of consistent inventory and monitoring of wilderness as well as the ability to measure how it is affected by stewardship. To ensure the last remaining wilderness is not lost, monitoring can maintain the preservation and true wild nature of these areas for present and future generations. Monitoring provides an assessment of the trends of wilderness character to develop refuge wilderness stewardship. This also provides the ability to evaluate impacts of proposed actions on wilderness character and allows defensible stewardship decisions. By preserving wilderness character, the USFWS demonstrates leadership in wilderness stewardship across the National Wilderness Preservation System. This is the backend data file for the Red Rock Lakes Wilderness Character Monitoring Application. User interface and lookup databases are required for use see reference code 5725.

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This annual narrative report for Rydell National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2002 fiscal year. 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 wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, haying, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides updates on wildfire preparedness and cultural resource management. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning and general administration are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section.

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This annual narrative report for Rydell National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2003 fiscal year. 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 wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, haying, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on nest structures and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides updates on law enforcement and wildfire preparedness. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning and general administration are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section. Refuge brochures, maps, and newsletters are attached.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on St. Johns NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how St. Johns NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, alternatives, information about plan development and the management direction, a description of the affected environment, environmental consequences, strategies for implementation, and consultation with others. Key planning issues include: wildlife management, habitat management, resource protection, visitor services, and Refuge administration.

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This annual narrative report for Rydell National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2001 fiscal year. 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 upland restoration, water level management, haying, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, cultural resource management, and land acquisition. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning and general administration are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section.

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The Wilderness Act of 1964 mandated the preservation of wilderness character. The NWRS has 18 of designated wilderness, comprising 21 million acres. After over 40 years there is still a lack of consistent inventory and monitoring of wilderness as well as the ability to measure how it is affected by stewardship. To ensure the last remaining wilderness is not lost, monitoring can maintain the preservation and true wild nature of these areas for present and future generations. Monitoring provides an assessment of the trends of wilderness character to develop refuge wilderness stewardship. This also provides the ability to evaluate impacts of proposed actions on wilderness character and allows defensible stewardship decisions. By preserving wilderness character, the USFWS demonstrates leadership in wilderness stewardship across the National Wilderness Preservation System. This is the backend data file for the Agassiz Wilderness Character Monitoring Application. User interface and lookup databases are required for use see reference code 5725.

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The Wilderness Act of 1964 mandated the preservation of wilderness character. The NWRS has 18 of designated wilderness, comprising 21 million acres. After over 40 years there is still a lack of consistent inventory and monitoring of wilderness as well as the ability to measure how it is affected by stewardship. To ensure the last remaining wilderness is not lost, monitoring can maintain the preservation and true wild nature of these areas for present and future generations. Monitoring provides an assessment of the trends of wilderness character to develop refuge wilderness stewardship. This also provides the ability to evaluate impacts of proposed actions on wilderness character and allows defensible stewardship decisions. By preserving wilderness character, the USFWS demonstrates leadership in wilderness stewardship across the National Wilderness Preservation System. This is the backend data file for the Okefenokee Wilderness Character Monitoring Application. User interface and lookup databases are required for use see reference code 5725.