99-6315. Availability of Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, Kenmare, ND

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 13031]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6315]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Availability of Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Lostwood 
National Wildlife Refuge, Kenmare, ND

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 Lostwood National Wildlife 
Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan. This Plan describes how the FWS 
intends to manage the Lostwood NWR for the next 10-15 years.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Plan may be obtained by writing to U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Lostwood NWR, 8315 Highway 8, Kenmare, ND 58746.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Taylor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, P.O. Box 25486 DFC, Denver, CO 80225, 303/236-8145, extension 
661; fax [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Lostwood NWR is located in northwest North 
Dakota. Implementation of the Plan will focus on adaptive resources 
management of upland and mixed-grass prairie and increased 
opportunities for compatible wildlife-dependent recreation. The Plan 
calls for management of upland habitats in accordance with the 1994 
Environmental Assessment entitled ``Management of Upland Habitats on 
Lostwood NWR.'' Upland habitat monitoring and evaluation will be 
emphasized as the Plan is implemented. Opportunities for compatible 
wildlife-dependent recreation will be provided.

    Dated: March 10, 1999.
Wilbur N. Ladd, Jr.,
Regional Director, Denver, Colorado.
[FR Doc. 99-6315 Filed 3-15-99; 8:45 am]
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