This annual narrative report for Izembek NWR, the Pavlof Unit of Alaska Peninsula NWR, and the Unimak and Amak Islands of Alaska Maritime NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1983 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 the master plan, management planning, public participation, 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 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, and marking and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about major maintenance, equipment replacement, communication systems, and energy conservation. Items of interest are provided at the end.
