Assabet River NWR Final CCP - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex Draft CCP/EA November 26, 2003
Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1
Summary of Comments........................................................................................... 2
Synopsis............................................................................................................... 2
Planning Processes.............................................................................................. 3
General Planning ............................................................................................ 3
Time frame for planning/length of comment period ......................................... 3
Public Involvement .......................................................................................... 3
Relationship to Regional Planning Efforts ....................................................... 4
Statutory Authority........................................................................................... 4
Trust and Integrity ........................................................................................... 4
Clarity/Organization of Planning Documents................................................... 4
Technical & Editorial ....................................................................................... 5
Purpose and Need................................................................................................ 6
Range of Issues .............................................................................................. 6
Guiding Policy for Public Lands....................................................................... 6
Alternatives........................................................................................................... 7
Affected Environment ........................................................................................... 8
General resources........................................................................................... 8
Water quality ................................................................................................... 8
Vegetation....................................................................................................... 8
Invasives ......................................................................................................... 9
Wildlife Management....................................................................................... 9
Refuge Administration ........................................................................................ 11
General Suggestions..................................................................................... 11
Land Acquisition............................................................................................ 11
Buildings and Facilities.................................................................................. 11
Staffing and Funding ..................................................................................... 12
Enforcement.................................................................................................. 12
Wild and Scenic Rivers ................................................................................. 12
Priority Public Uses ............................................................................................ 13
Analysis of Existing Conditions and Need for Further Analysis ..................... 13
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