Draft environmental assessment for continued aerial herbicide application at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Shiawassee National Wildlife and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex

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Draft environmental assessment for continued aerial herbicide application at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Shiawassee National Wildlife and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public review and comments regarding a draft environmental assessment for continuing aerial herbicide application at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuges have historically implemented aerial herbicide application as part of integrated pest management efforts.

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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
The Detroit River has long served the United States and Canada as a vital transportation corridor and center for industries that helped forge the economies of both nations. As a result of this growth, the river and its ecosystem have paid a high price for human progress. Indeed, in our mind and in...
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Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
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Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
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National Wildlife Refuge
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Midwest