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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2002 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2002 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, private land activities, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, and land acquisition. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning, general administration, and safety are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2001 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, private land activities, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, wildfire preparedness, threats, and conflicts. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning, general administration, safety, and maintenance are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1994 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, game mammals, scientific collections, animal control, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, and computer systems. Cooperative programs are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne 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 research and investigations. 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, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, game mammals, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communication systems, and computer systems. Cooperative programs are provided at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2000 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, timber management, prescribed burning, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination, tribal coordination, private land activities, and Friends organizations, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement and wildfire preparedness. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, comprehensive management planning, general administration and safety are discussed in the Refuge planning and administration section. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee 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 management plan, 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, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, wilderness areas, easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, and equipment utilization and replacement. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1996 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 management plan, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, wilderness areas, easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, 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, communications systems, computers, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1994 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 management plan, 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, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, wilderness areas, easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, and computers. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2006 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, upland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR administered by Shiawassee NWR is summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This report discusses 43 possible wilderness character monitoring measures for Charles M. Russell and UL Bend National Wildlife Refuges. In 2011, measures were developed for Charles M. Russell and UL Bend NWR during a sixmonth assessment guided by a Wilderness Fellow. The measures developed emphasize important game species: bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, and grouse, as well as important wildlife species in decline such as blacktailed prairie dogs and blackfooted ferrets. The measures do not, however, specifically emphasize the refuges trust species: sharptailed grouse and pronghorn antelope. Another emphasis of the measures developed is the scattered nature of wilderness areas across the refuge.

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This annual narrative report for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1993 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 management plan, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, game mammals, scientific collections, animal control, marking, banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, and communications systems. Cooperative programs are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2007 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR administered by Shiawassee NWR is summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for the Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2008 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climate conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include riverine restoration, water level management, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2003 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR administered by Shiawassee NWR is summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2005 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, and cultural resource management. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR administered by Shiawassee NWR is summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for the Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2003 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climate conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include riverine restoration, water level management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and predator control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1999 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for the Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2005 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climate conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include riverine restoration, water level management, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge planning and administration are discussed.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1997 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2001 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, nest structures, and predator control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1993 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 management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, wilderness areas, easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, animal control, marking, and banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 2000 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, contaminant cleanup, cultural resource management, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge newsletters and brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1998 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, moist soil management, farming, timber management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, disease monitoring, and nest structures. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Finally, Refuge planning and administration are discussed. Michigan Islands NWR and Wyandotte NWR both administered by Shiawassee NWR are summarized at the end. Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for the Winona District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge summarizes Refuge activities during the 1997 fiscal year. The report begins with an introduction to the Refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climate conditions. Information about monitoring and studies including surveys and censuses is provided next. Habitat restoration and management projects are also covered; activities include wetland restoration, water level management, fire management, and vegetation control. Fish and wildlife management is discussed next with emphasis on bird banding, nest structures, and predator animal control. Coordination activities, such as interagency coordination and private land activities, are outlined. The resource protection section provides information about law enforcement, permits, contaminant investigation, and land acquisition support. Information about public education and recreation is given including visitor services and outreach. Refuge planning and administration are discussed.