Summary

Description

This annual narrative report details the conditions and management of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in 1986. The report begins with highlights from the year, climatic conditions, and land acquisition. The following section is about planning and includes information about the refuge master plan, management plan, public participation, environmental compliance, and researchinvestigation. Administration is covered next including personnel, youth programs, man power, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance. The sixth section of the report discusses habitat management. Habitats include wetlands, forests, croplands, and grasslands. Wildlife is described in the following section with special detail given to threatenedendangered species, waterfowl, marsh birds, shorebirds, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, marine mammals, and fish. Public use of the refuge is discussed next. Topics include education, foot trails, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife oriented recreation, camping, picnicking, law enforcement, and concessions. Finally, refuge equipment and facilities are described.