Non-CCP Planning-related Information
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Planning
Deer
Flat National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), one of the over 550 National
Wildlife Refuges in the U.S., has embarked on an important multi-year
process to develop a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the
Refuge. The CCP will guide Refuge management and public use for
the next 15 years.
The National
Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of
public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife
and plants. Since President Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's
Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in 1903, the System
has grown to more than 150 million acres and over 550 National Wildlife
Refuges.
Every refuge is established for a purpose and every refuge is to
be managed to achieve its purpose. The purpose for Deer Flat Refuge
is to provide a refuge and breeding grounds for migratory birds
and other wildlife. Read more about the Refuge’s establishment at
FAQ number
6 .
A CCP is a long-term plan that ensures we manage a refuge to achieve
its purpose in accordance with the policies and mission of the National
Wildlife Refuge System. Once completed, the Deer Flat National Wildlife
Refuge CCP will be the blueprint we will use to improve Refuge conditions
and manage fish, wildlife, plants, and recreation over a period
of 15 years.
For updates on the CCP, please click the appropriate links below.
CCP Participation Opportunities
CCP Frequently Asked Questions
Current and Archived
Planning Documents Latest:
draft CCP/EIS and Planning Update 5 posted March 15, 2013
Scientific Literature
Reviewed
CCP
News Releases and Federal Register Notices
Public Input Received
to date
Online Comment Form
Upcoming CCP Participation Opportunities:
End of Draft CCP/EIS Comment Period
The final comment period in this planning process ended May 15,
2013. Responses to comments received on the draft CCP/EIS will be
included in the final CCP/EIS, which is expected to be released
in fall or winter of 2013.
Contact us to
be added to the CCP mailing list.
Everyone on the CCP mailing list will receive Planning Updates
to keep you informed about the continuing planning process. Contact
us to request to be added to the mailing list.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
13751 Upper Embankment Road
Nampa, ID 83686
Phone: (208) 467-9278
