Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Tewaukon WMD outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1982 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 management planning, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth 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 WPA easements. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, and game mammals. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include hunting, trapping, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment replacement, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.