Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Union Slough NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1987 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 master plan, management plan, compliance with environmental mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, croplands, grasslands, fire management, pest control, and WPA easement monitoring. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other resident wildlife, surplus animal disposal, and marking and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, picnicking, law enforcement, and youth programs. 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. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.