Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Management Alternatives
Upland Habitat Enhancement – In disturbed upland areas, such as along
existing roadways, appropriate native plant material (i.e., specimen plants or
seeds) would be installed following invasive plant species control to enhance
habitat quality in these areas.
Trash and Debris Removal – Periodic volunteer events to remove trash and
debris from upland and upland transition areas, as well as along the edges of
the marsh, would continue to be held under all alternatives.
Culvert Maintenance – Culverts would continue to be periodically inspected,
cleaned, and/or replaced to ensure that adjacent wetland areas are receiving
adequate tidal flow.
Coordination with NWSSB – The Service would continue to coordinate with
personnel at NWSSB to ensure that the mission of both the Navy and NWRS
are being met.
Support for the Friends of Seal Beach NWR - The Service would continue to
support the activities of the Friends of Seal Beach NWR, who assist in
management activities, tending of a native plant garden, and public outreach.
Environmental Contaminants Coordination – The Refuge Manager would
continue to work with the Navy and the Service’s Environmental
Contaminants Program to ensure that trust resources are not being adversely
affected by contaminants originating on site, as well as from offsite sources.
Protection of Cultural Resources – Recorded and any yet to be discovered
cultural resources located within the Refuge would be managed in accordance
with existing Federal laws and Service and Navy policies. The Refuge
Manager would continue to consider the effects of all proposed actions on
cultural resources and prior to implementing any ground-disturbing projects,
would consult with Service and NWSSB cultural resources personnel, and,
when appropriate, the SHPO, federally recognized Tribes, and interested
parties.
Wildlife Observation – Opportunities for wildlife observation would continue to
be provided.
Interpretation and Environmental Education – The Friends would continue
to assist in the implementation of on- and off-Refuge environmental education
programs, and interpretive signs and presentations would be available at the
Refuge.
Facilitation of Scientific Research – Under any alternative, scientific research
activities would be encouraged, provided the activities are consistent with
Refuge purposes and the mission of the NWRS.
Predator Management – Predator management would continue to be
implemented in accordance with the Endangered Species Management and
Protection Plan, approved by the Service and Navy 1991.
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