Visitor and community survey results for Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Completion report

Product Type: Open-file Report

Year: 2007

Author(s): Sexton, N.R., S.C. Stewart, L. Koontz, P. Ponds, and K.D. Walters

Pages: 222

Suggested Citation: Sexton, N.R., S.C. Stewart, L. Koontz, P. Ponds, and K.D. Walters. 2007. Visitor and community survey results for Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Completion report: U. S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center Open-File Report 2007-1239. 222 p.

Abstract

This study was commissioned by the Northeast Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in support of the Comprehensive Conservation Planning at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (Prime Hook NWR or Refuge). The National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-57, USC668dd) mandates a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for every refuge in the system. A refuge CCP outlines goals, objectives, and management strategies for all refuge programs over the next 15 years, while providing opportunities for compatible, wildlife-dependent public uses. The plan evaluates refuge wildlife, habitat, land protection, and visitor service priorities during the planning process.