Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Rainwater Basin WMD outlines accomplishments during the 1997 fiscal 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 and research and investigations. 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, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, wilderness areas, and WPA easements. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, and disease control. The public uses of the District described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about major maintenance, communication systems, and computer systems.