This annual narrative report for Windom WMD outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1990 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, public participation, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds and waterbirds, shorebirds, and game mammals. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about rehabilitation, equipment replacement, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end. Refuge brochures and field guides are attached.
