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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2002 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2003 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, water level management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District 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, water level management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1999 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1996 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, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, scientific collections, animal control, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley 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 including fee titles and easements are also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plans, compliance and research. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, grasslands, pest control, fire management and wilderness areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, water birds, raptors, banding, fisheries resources, and animal control. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include recreational use, refuge visitation, interpretive programs, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, maintenance, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District 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 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, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, scientific collections, animal control, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2001 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, water level management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1992 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition including fee titles and easements are also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plans, compliance and research. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, grasslands, pest control, fire management and wilderness areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, water birds, raptors, banding, fisheries resources, and animal control. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include recreational use, refuge visitation, interpretive programs, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, maintenance, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1999 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, water level management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1993 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, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, scientific collections, animal control, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Morris Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1998 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, water level management, farming, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on disease monitoring, reintroductions, nest structures, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, 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.

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This Strategic Plan summarizes and provides a longterm perspective for how the National Wildlife Refuge System will implement a nationally coordinated effort to support inventories and monitoring IM program at the refuge, landscape, regional, and national scale to inform management and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to support adaptation to climate change and other major environmental stressors. The following foci are recommended for early consideration during development of the IM program: inventories of abiotic resources; inventories and monitoring of biota to include biological diversity; populations of priority species; vegetation inventories and mapping; genetic diversity; wildlife health; and phenology invasive species; water quality and quantity; fire and other landscape disturbance processes; contaminants; and Wilderness character.

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This document provides a quick overview of how to create a record in ServCat.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2001 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2002 calendar 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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 and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, and permits. 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 are attached

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2003 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1998 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2004 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1996 calendar year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2004 calendar 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, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, and prescribed burning. 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 and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, and permits. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, general administration is discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section.

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The Baseline Inventory Team recommends that each refuge have available abiotic data layers for topography, aerial photography, hydrography, soils, boundaries, and manmade features. Suggested sources are provided and appropriate scales are recommended. Recommendations for biotic inventory needs include vegetation mapping and National Wetland Inventory data. In addition, lists of vertebrate fauna and flora are discussed and the need to collect supplement data on resource of special interest e.g., Threatened or Endangered species is recognized. Finally, an implementation strategy is presented which includes suggested ways to collect and otherwise acquire the types of data needed.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1997 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge. 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, water level management, moist soil management, 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, wildfire preparedness, permits, contaminant investigation, water rights, 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.

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This annual narrative report for Rice Lake including the Sandstone Unit and Mille Lacs National Wildlife Refuges 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 water level management, mowinghayinggrazing, timber management, and prescribed burning. Fish and wildlife management are discussed next with emphasis on reintroductions and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, and cooperative activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides an update on law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, and cultural resource management. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge brochures and field guides are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Minnesota Valley 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 including fee titles and easements are also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plans, compliance and research. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, grasslands, pest control, fire management and wilderness areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, water birds, raptors, banding, fisheries resources, and animal control. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include recreational use, refuge visitation, interpretive programs, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, maintenance, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.