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The Missisquoi Wilderness Study concluded that nearly the entire wildlife refuge is, or will be, needed for intensive waterfowl habitat management. The Fish and Wildlife Service, however, proposed wilderness designation for the 114acre Shad Island in the northern end of the refuge. This proposal for wilderness designation of the 620acre area within the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge involved consideration of the following factors: 1 the preservation of 620 contiguous acres including the 114acre Shad Island in a natural state. 2 The effect on existing and future public uses of the area. 3 The impact of the proposal on existing and future economic, cultural, and social values. 4 The effect on refuge programs and the attainment of refuge objectives.