Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Merced NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1989 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, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, grazing, fire management, pest control, and water rights. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, fisheries resources, marking and bird banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, 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 energy conservation. Cooperative programs are provided at the end.