Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Northwest Montana Wetland Management District outlines District accomplishments during the 1990 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, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, pest control, and water rights. The wildlife section of the report endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, and animal control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, and equipment utilization and replacement. Cooperative programs are provided at the end. Photographs are attached.