This Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) was written to guide management on Rachel Carson NWR for the next 15 years. This plan outlines the Refuge vision and purpose and describes how Rachel Carson NWR will contribute to the overall mission of the Refuge System. The plan provides an introduction to the Refuge, an overview of the CCP process, a summary of Refuge resources, information about the management direction, and strategies for implementation. Key planning issues include: habitat, fish and wildlife population management, water quality, partnerships, public use, volunteers, and invasive species management.
