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This annual narrative report for the Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish 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 climate 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, water level management, moist soil management, farming, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, nest structures, and predator control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2006 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and disease monitoring. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. News releases and Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1994 calendar year for the Complex Headquarters, the Wapello District including the Louisa Division, the Big Timber Division, the Keithsburg Division, and the Horseshoe Bend Division, the Annada District including Clarence Cannon NWR, the Delair Division, the Gardner Division, and the Gregory Landing Division, and the Brussels District including the Calhoun Division, the Batchtown Division, the Gilbert Lake Division, and the Portage Islands Group. 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, and WPA easement monitoring. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, marking, banding, and disease control. 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 utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end; articles are attached.

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This narrative report for the McGregor District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during January through September of 1997. 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, moist soil management, grazing, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and pest control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, land acquisition support, and wilderness areas. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services, outreach, and trapping. Refuge planning and administration including general administration, safety, maintenance, volunteers, and personnel are discussed. The wildlife section is discusses endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, shorebirds, and raptors. Finally, items of interest and climatic conditions are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2009 calendar 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 water level management, moist soil management, mowing, farming, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, private land activities, and volunteer programs, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac 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 wetland restoration, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and reintroductions. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration including Comprehensive Conservation Planning and general administration are discussed; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1993 calendar year for the Complex Headquarters, the Wapello District including the Louisa Division, the Big Timber Division, and the Keithsburg Division, the Annada District including Clarence Cannon NWR, the Delair Division, the Gardner Division, and the Gregory Landing Division, and the Brussels District including the Calhoun Division, the Batchtown Division, the Gilbert Lake Division, and the Portage Islands Group. 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, and WPA easement monitoring. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, marking, banding, and disease control. 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 utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for the McGregor District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1998 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, riverine restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and pest control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services, outreach, and trapping. Refuge planning and administration including general administration, safety, maintenance, and volunteers are discussed; The wildlife section is discusses endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, shorebirds, raptors, fisheries resources, and wildlife diversity. Finally, items of interest are provided.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and reintroductions. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1996 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 management plan, public participation, and compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, wildlife propagation and stocking, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, camping, law enforcement, and cooperating associations. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, and equipment utilizationreplacement. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1995 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 public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, haying, fire management, pest control, Farmers Home Administration Conservation Easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, law enforcement, and cooperating associations. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and economic uses of the Refuge are provided at the end; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1997 calendar 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 water level management, moist soil management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and wildlife diversity. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, private land activities, and volunteer programs, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, threats, conflicts, and easements. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services, hunting, and fishing. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2004 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Little Pend Oreille NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Little Pend Oreille 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, goals and objectives, alternatives, a description of the affected environment, environmental consequences, and consultation with others. Key planning issues include: habitat protection and restoration, recreation, grazing, Air Force training, and the role of the Refuge in the regional economy.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2005 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and disease monitoring. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1994 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 management plan, public participation, and compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, wildlife propagation and stocking, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, camping, law enforcement, and cooperating associations. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, and equipment utilizationreplacement. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1995 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 management plan, public participation, and compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, wildlife propagation and stocking, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, camping, law enforcement, and cooperating associations. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, and computer systems. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures are attached.

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During the summer, 1988, we conducted a duck nesting study to determine nest success for ducks at Stillwater Wildlife Management Area WMA. We calculated nest success as the proportion of all nests that were successful, and 2 Bart Nest success for 31 dabbling duck nests was 39. The most common nesting ducks were Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, and Gadwall. Most nests were located at Lead Lake. Comparisons to past studies of nesting success cannot be made without greater sample sizes, and the study should be continued over the nest 23 years.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Piedmont NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Piedmont 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 services, and Refuge administration.

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This annual narrative report for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2000 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, water level management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Horicon National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2009 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. Highlights and weather conditions are summarized for the year. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses and studies and investigations is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, riverine restoration, water level management, moist soil management, mowing, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. 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 and field guides are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Horicon National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2006 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. Highlights and weather conditions are summarized for the year. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses and studies and investigations is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, riverine restoration, water level management, moist soil management, mowing, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. 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 and field guides are attached.

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on Lake Wales Ridge NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Lake Wales Ridge 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: wildlife management, habitat management, visitor services, Refuge administration, and wilderness review.

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This annual narrative report for Horicon National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2002 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. Highlights and weather conditions are summarized for the year. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses and studies and investigations is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, riverine restoration, water level management, moist soil management, mowing, farming, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. 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 and field guides are attached.