Draft Monte Vista NWR Agriculture FarmCoop Compatibility Determination - 2025

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This compatibility determination (CD) reviews and replaces the CD for farming activities on Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge included as part of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment, approved October 21, 2015. 

Farming (Cooperative) – The practice of agriculture, especially mechanically disturbing the soil and artificially introducing seeds or other plant parts periodically to produce stands of plants, for use primarily as food by wildlife, domestic animals, or humans. This includes water delivery, irrigation, and drainage.

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Compatibility Determination
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Cranes loafing in wetlands
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
As you arrive at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, you'll be greeted by the "gar-oo-oo" of sandhill cranes, the quacks of mallard ducks, and the vibrant whistling songs of western meadowlarks. It's natures way of saying "Hello and Welcome!" You will also find beautiful vistas of wetlands...
National Wildlife Refuge
Monte Vista,CO
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Public Domain
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Washington,DC
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Agriculture
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Mountain-Prairie
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Cooperative Agriculture Opportunities at San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex