Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Rydell 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 master plan, the management plan, public participation, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, haying, 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, animal control, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communication systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.