Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Swan River National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1987 calendar year. The report begins with Refuge highlights and information about climatic conditions. The land acquisition program and research and investigations are described. Administrative topics are discussed, including personnel, other manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance. Habitat management is covered; wetlands, forests, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control, and water rights are discussed. 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, fishery resources, and scientific collections. Interpretation and recreation activities are outlined; topics include information and interpretation, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, and law enforcement. New construction and equipment utilization and replacement is also covered. Cooperative programs are discussed. Photographs and brochures are attached.