San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge: Narrative report: January 1 to December 31, 1970
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
Summary
Description
This annual narrative report for San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and Kesterson NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1970 calendar year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover conditions during the year. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, mammals, raptors, fish, reptiles, and diseases is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, vegetation control, and prescribed burning. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing and fur harvesting. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest and NR forms are attached.