Draft Compatibility Determination for Research, Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge

Draft Compatibility Determination for Research, Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
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Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility Determinations

This compatibility determination reviews and replaces the 1997 compatibility determination for Research.

Description of Use: 
- Research. Planned, organized, and systematic investigation of a scientific nature conducted by non-FWS personnel or authorized agent.
- Scientific Collecting. Gathering of refuge natural resources or cultural artifacts for scientific purposes conducted by non-FWS personnel or authorized agent.
- Surveys. Scientific inventory or monitoring conducted by non-FWS personnel or authorized agent.

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Compatibility Determination
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Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Snake River Plain in south-central Idaho, 12 miles northeast of Rupert. It includes 80 miles of shoreline around Lake Walcott, from Minidoka Dam upstream about 25 miles. The refuge headquarters is located in Lake Walcott State Park
National Wildlife Refuge
Rupert,ID
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
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.
Program
Washington,DC
Subject tags
Research
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Pacific