This annual narrative report for Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, and Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 2001 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the year's highlights and weather conditions. Land acquisition is covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management planning, public participation, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, grasslands, pest control, and wilderness areas. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, marine mammals, fisheries resources, scientific collections, animal control, marking and bird banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end.
