[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10735-10736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3988]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Availability of Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and 
Environmental Assessment for Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, 
Saginaw, MI and Michigan Wetland Management District, East Lansing, MI

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997, the U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service has published the Shiawassee National Wildlife 
Refuge Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental 
Assessment. The Plan describes how the Service intends to manage the 
Refuge for the next 15 years. The document includes the Michigan 
Wetland Management District (WMD).

DATES: Submit written comments by April 11, 2001. All comments should 
be addressed to Doug Spencer, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, 6975 
Mower Road, Saginaw, MI 48601. Comments may also be submitted through 
the Service's regional website at: http://

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www.fws.gov/r3pao/planning/shiawasstop.htm

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Plan or a summary may be obtained by writing 
to Doug Spencer at the address above or by placing a request through 
the website.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact 
Doug Spencer, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, 6975 Mower Road, 
Saginaw, MI 48601. Phone (517) 777-5930 or E-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge includes 
a large area of wetlands and forests within the agricultural and urban 
landscape of Michigan's Saginaw County. Established in 1953, the Refuge 
now includes 9,226 acres and is recognized as globally significant to 
migratory waterfowl. It was authorized to be a sanctuary for migratory 
birds, fish and wildlife-oriented recreation, protection of natural 
resources, and the conservation of endangered and threatened species. 
The Michigan WMD consists of two waterfowl production areas, which are 
cooperatively managed with the Michigan Department of Natural 
Resources.
    The Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan emphasizes the habitat 
needs of fish and wildlife and expanded opportunities for wildlife-
dependent recreation.

    Dated: February 8, 2001.
William F. Hartwig,
  
[FR Doc. 01-3988 Filed 2-15-01; 8:45 am]
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