Oregon Islands, Three Arch Rocks, and Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuges:
Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Draft Wilderness Stewardship Plan, and Environmental Assessment

Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is developing a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for Oregon Islands, Three Arch Rocks, and Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuges. The CCP describes and assesses two alternatives, including a Preferred Alternative and a No Action Alternative, for these refuges. They are summarized below:

Alternative 1: No Action: Status Quo: This alternative assumes no change from past management programs and is considered the base from which to compare the other alternatives. There would be no changes to the Refuge boundary and no major changes in habitat management or public use programs.

Alternative 2: (Preferred Alternative) Enhance Wildlife, Habitat, and Maintain Public Use: Under the Preferred Alternative, the Service would place greater emphasis on establishing and working through partnerships to accomplish wildlife and habitat inventories, surveys, monitoring, research, and opportunities for public use. This alternative includes the same management activities described in the No Action Alternative and additional activities described below. The new activities would be accomplished by increasing cooperator involvement and refuge staff. Five new permanent FTEs are proposed in this alternative, and would be necessary for full implementation of the Preferred Alternative.

Public Involvement: Active public participation in our planning effort is vitally important to the successful long-term management of the Refuges. We invite you to read our plan and send us your comments no later than July 24, 2009, by either traditional mail or electronic mail to:

Roy W. Lowe, Project Leader
Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
2127 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, Oregon 97365-5258
Phone: (541) 867-4550
Fax: (541) 867-4551
Email: oregoncoastCCP@fws.gov

Download the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Draft Wilderness Stewardship Plan, and Environmental Assessment by section:

• Abstract and Table of Contents (High Quality PDF - 72 KB)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction and Background (High Quality PDF - 893 KB) 
• Chapter 2 - Alternatives, Goals, Objectives, and Strategies (High Quality PDF - 1.6 MB)
• Chapter 3 - Physical Environment (High Quality PDF - 94 KB)
• Chapter 4 - Refuge Biology and Habitat (High Quality PDF - 540 KB)
• Chapter 5 - Public Use Programs and Impact on Social and Economic Environment (High Quality PDF - 413 KB)
• Appendices (High Quality PDF - 15.8 MB)
  • Appendix A - Acronyms
  • Appendix B - Species Lists
  • Appendix C - Compliance Statement
  • Appendix D - Appropriate Use Findings
  • Appendix E - Compatibility Determinations
  • Appendix F - Wilderness Documentation
  • Appendix G - Implementation Plan
  • Appendix H - List of Preparers and Reviewers (CCP Team)
  • Appendix I - Public Involvement
  • Appendix J - Resources of Concern and BIDEH Tables