Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge 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 planning section discusses the management plan and compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. 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, other habitats, grazing, haying, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, and animal control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, picnicking, 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, and energy conservation. Photographs are attached. Brief narratives on White Lake, Stewart Lake, and Pretty Rock National Wildlife Refuges are included.