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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1991 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, technical assistance, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include general, wetlands, forests, fire management, and wilderness and special areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered andor threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and allied species, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, scientific collections, marking and banding. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include general, outdoor classrooms students, outdoor classrooms teachers, interpretive foot trails, interpretive tour routes, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, other interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, law enforcement, cooperating associations, and concessions. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1976 calendar year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years climatic and habitat conditions. Land acquisition is also covered in this section, as is the system status. A construction and maintenance section is provided next. Habitat management is also covered croplands and wetlands are discussed. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered species, threatened species, migratory birds, mammals, and nonmigratory birds. Interpretation and recreation are also described; topics include recreation and enforcement. Field investigations, cooperative programs, items of interest, and safety information are provided at the end.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from January to April 1943. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This annual narrative report for Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1971 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the weather and habitat conditions during the period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, furbearing animals, predators, rodents, other mammals, predacious birds, fish, reptiles, and disease is also covered. The report includes a Refuge development and maintenance section which discusses physical developments, plantings, collections, vegetation control, and prescribed burning. Resource management is outlined; no resources were used during this period. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report discusses recreational use of the Refuge, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest, NR forms, and photographs are provided at the end of the report.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments from 1997 to 1999. The report begins with a summary of the highlights and weather conditions during this period. 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, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, marking and banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, and computer systems. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1992 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include general, wetlands, forests, fire management, and wilderness and special areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered andor threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and allied species, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, scientific collections, marking and banding. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include general, outdoor classrooms students, outdoor classrooms teachers, interpretive foot trails, interpretive tour routes, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, other interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, law enforcement, cooperating associations, and concessions. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment utilization and replacement, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during calendar year 1980. The report begins with an introduction to the refuge and a summary of the years climatic and habitat conditions. Land acquisition is also covered in this section, as is the system status. A construction and maintenance section is provided next. Habitat management is also covered; croplands, grasslands, wetlands, forestlands, other habitats, wilderness and special areas, and easements for waterfowl management are discussed. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered andor threatened species, migratory birds, mammals and nonmigratory birds and others. Interpretation and recreation are also described; topics include information and interpretation, recreation, and enforcement. Field investigations, cooperative programs, items of interest, and safety information are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1993 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. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, and marking and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, and communication systems. Cooperative programs are provided at the end. Field guides are attached.

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The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Water Management Plan has been developed to meet the station objectives set forth in the Master Plan. The purpose of this plan is to establish a schedule of operations for the manipulation of managed waters.

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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1987 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisitionincluding fee title is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plan, compliance with environmental mandates, research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, technical assistance, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include general, wetlands, forests, fire management, pest control, and wilderness and special areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered andor threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and allied species, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, scientific collections, marking and banding. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include general, outdoor classrooms students, outdoor classrooms teachers, interpretive foot trails, interpretive tour routes, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, other interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, law enforcement, cooperating associations, and concessions. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model SLAMM report presents a model for projecting the effects of sealevel rise on coastal marshes and related habitats on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. The model is spatially explicit, using GIS technology to produce maps and tables that summarize the projected effects. The SLAMM simulations include five primary processes that affect wetland fate under different scenarios of sea level rise including: inundation, erosion, overwash, saturation, and accretion.

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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1986 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisitionincluding fee title is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental mandates, research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, other manpower programs, funding, safety, technical assistance, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include general, wetlands, forests, fire management, pest control, and wilderness and special areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered andor threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and allied species, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, scientific collections, marking and banding. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include general, outdoor classrooms students, outdoor classrooms teachers, interpretive foot trails, interpretive tour routes, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, other interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, law enforcement, cooperating associations, and concessions. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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During the 1930s, a series of navigation locks and dams were built on the Illinois River for bargetraffic. Lands administered as a part of the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges are located in the Alton Pool Meredosia Refuge, La Grange Pool Chautauqua Refuge, and Peoria Pool CameronBillsbach Unit on the Illinois River. This plan describes the management strategies associated with these structures on the Refuge and pilot refuges.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1942. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This annual narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during calendar year 1978. The report begins with an introduction to the refuge and a summary of the years climatic and habitat conditions. Land acquisition is also covered in this section, as is the system status. A construction and maintenance section is provided next. Habitat management is also covered; croplands, grasslands, wetlands, forestlands, wilderness and special areas, and easements for waterfowl management are discussed. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered andor threatened species, migratory birds, mammals and nonmigratory birds and others. Interpretation and recreation are also described; topics include information and environmental education, recreation, and enforcement. Field investigations, cooperative programs, items of interest, and safety information are provided at the end.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1945. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and violations. NR forms are attached

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The major thrust of wildlife inventory on the refuges is towardscensusing waterfowl. During the spring and fall waterfowl, baldeagle and cormorant use is based primarily on aerial surveys conductedby personnel of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Flights are conducted at midwinter and weekly from March 1 April 15 and September 1 December 15. Ground surveys during .this period are primarily to pick up species not counted by the aerial surveys, such as wood ducks and shorebirds.The procedures outlined in the following plan are essentially designedto gain an, idea of what wildlife uses the refuge. Refuge staffmembers are expected to record observations made during tasks otherthan censusing, especially observations of rarely seen wildlife.

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The Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge Fishery Management Plan guides the short term and long term goals for fishery managment in the Refuge. It covers the primary and secondary objectives for fishery management and how they related to the primary objectives of the Refuge. Document also covers specific unit plans, and corredation efforst, and current regulations.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1995 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. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, and marking and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, and equipment replacement. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1944. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This Comprehensive Conservation Plan CCP was written to guide management on White River NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how White River NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, information about plan development and the management direction, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: fish and wildlife population management, habitat management, resource protection, visitor service, administration, and wilderness review.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1991 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 the management plan. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, fisheries resources, animal control, and marking and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment replacement, communication systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and economic uses of the Refuge are provided at the end. Field guides are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Mackay Island and Currituck National Wildlife Refuges outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2000 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 the master plan, the management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and 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, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, and marking and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment replacement, communication systems, and computer systems.

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This plan provides guidelines for the administration of sport fishing activity and for the development, maintenance, and enforcement of regulations and guidelines on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. It specifically addresses the areas of information, access, use patterns, regulations, area restrictions, assessment, and enforcement.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from January through April of 1945. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and violations. NR forms are attached