Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Sand Lake WMD outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1984 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 compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, grazing, fire management, pest control, and WPA easements. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, and fisheries resources. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction and rehabilitation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.