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Comprehensive Conservation Plan
The Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex has initiated a planning process called Comprehensive Conservation Planning to review and plan for long term management of wildlife, habitat, and public use activities.
As we conduct the CCP planning process, we are providing the opportunity to look at our wildlife and habitat management and public programs from fresh perspectives. The original purposes of the Refuges will remain unchanged from when the areas were set aside to protect habitat for wildlife and, in some locations, to provide for wildlife dependent recreation consistent with wildlife needs. However, we have a chance to review each of our management programs, and this is where your insights and observations are needed, to facilitate a more complete and thoughtful process.
For more information about the CCP planning process, visit the Region 8 Refuge Planning website.
Public Involvement
During winter 2007 interested individuals, agencies, tribes, organizations, and other stakeholders will be invited to express their concerns and share their visions for the refuge. This will be your opportunity to help us identify issues and concerns, and for us to answer any questions you may have. Your comments and/or participation will be critical to the success of this planning effort. Please send your initial written suggestions for Refuge management via mail, fax or e-mail to David Bergendorfby February 28, 2007. However, there will be additional opportunities to comment once a draft CCP has been prepared.
We are available to provide additional information about the refuge history, goals, and accomplishments to date, and to answer any questions about the planning process. Feel free to call, write, e-mail, or come to see us. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact us.
Eric Nelson, Refuge Manager
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Humboldt Bay NWRC
P.O. Box 576, 1020 Ranch Rd.
Loleta, CA 95551-9633
(707) 733-5406
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sandy Osborn, Refuge Planner
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
California and Nevada Region 8
Refuge Planning
2800 Cottage Way, W-1832
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 414-6503 phone
(916) 414-6497 fax
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