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• Main Authors: Wildlife Service, Robyn Thorson, Regional Director, Charlie Stenvall
• Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Refuge Islands
• Online Access: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.398.9537; http://www.fws.gov/pacific/planning/main/docs/WA/jbh-lc/Final CCP EIS/LAC JBH Final CCPEIS.pdf

Abstract: We developed alternatives, including preferred and no action alternatives, as required by National Environmental Policy Act regulations, for each of the following refuges. Two alternatives were developed for the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge and three alternatives were developed for the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer (refuges). We compared and assessed issues, opportunities, and options for managing the refuges in the alternatives. Summaries of the alternatives follow: Lewis and Clark Refuge Alternative 1 (No Action). Under Alternative 1 no changes to current management would occur, and we would: Monitor refuge islands and treat invasive plant infestations as funded; protect wintering and foraging habitat for migratory waterfowl and bald eagles; and provide hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography. Alternative 2 (Preferred Alternative). Under Alternative 2 current management would continue, and we would: Expand partnerships for managing invasive species; recruit graduate students to conduct wildlife and habitat research; explore options for managing State-owned lands within the refuge’s acquisition boundary; expand wildlife observation and photography opportunities; initiate a wilderness study for eligible refuge lands; and develop partnerships to ensure dredge spoil islands provide benefits for wildlife.