Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Waubay Wetland Management District outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1987 calendar year. The report begins by giving a brief introduction to the district, as well as the climatic conditions. The land acquisition program is discussed. The planning section discusses management planning, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. The administration section discusses personnel, youth programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance. Habitat management is discussed; topics include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, water rights, and easement monitoring. Wildlife including endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, and animal control is also covered. The public use section discusses information and interpretation, hunting, fishing, trapping, other nonwildlife oriented recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section discusses new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are discussed. Photographs and brochures are attached.