Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Chapter 3 <br />
3.4.2.2 Features Common to All Action Alternatives<br />
Endangered Species Management – To aid in the recovery of the light-footed<br />
clapper rail <strong>and</strong> California least tern, the Refuge Manager will work with the<br />
NWSSB to reduce the number of perching opportunities for avian predators<br />
around the marsh. Additionally, the Refuge Manager will implement a study<br />
to better underst<strong>and</strong> the habitat qualities <strong>and</strong> species dynamics of the natural<br />
rail nesting areas located between Hog Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Perimeter Pond in order to<br />
determine if these conditions can be replicated elsewhere on the Refuge.<br />
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Pest management on the Refuge would<br />
be implemented through an integrated pest management approach. The draft<br />
IPM Plan (Appendix C) presents a comprehensive, environmentally sensitive<br />
approach to managing pests that includes a combination of strategies that pose<br />
the least hazard to people, property, <strong>and</strong> the environment.<br />
Mosquito Management Plan – Mosquito management, including monitoring<br />
<strong>and</strong> control, is conducted by the Orange County Vector Control District<br />
through a Refuge Special Use Permit. The Mosquito Management Plan<br />
(Appendix D) presents an integrated pest management approach to mosquito<br />
control on the Refuge <strong>and</strong> provides the Refuge Manager with guidance on how<br />
this approach to mosquito control should be addressed in future Special Use<br />
Permits.<br />
Replacement of the Western Culverts in the Bolsa Cell – The deteriorating<br />
culverts at the western end of the Bolsa Cell would be removed <strong>and</strong> a new<br />
water control structure would be installed near the center of the levee to<br />
improve tidal exchange <strong>and</strong> allow for better regulation of water levels within<br />
the cell.<br />
Removal of Concrete <strong>and</strong> Other Debris – Remnants of concrete structures <strong>and</strong><br />
other debris would be removed from the marsh per available funding.<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong>ed Invasive Plant Control – Through a coordinated effort with<br />
NWSSB, invasive plant control would be implemented on NWSSB l<strong>and</strong>s<br />
around the perimeter of the Refuge. Partnering with the NWSSB, the Refuge<br />
Manager would also seek to actively control aggressive invasive weed species<br />
growing along agricultural fields <strong>and</strong> around weapons magazines on the NWS.<br />
Document the Health of the Refuge’s Cordgrass Habitat – A field study<br />
documenting the current health of the cordgrass st<strong>and</strong>s within the Refuge<br />
would be initiated per available funding. The study would also include an<br />
evaluation of those factors that could be inhibiting optimum plant health,<br />
density, <strong>and</strong> height.<br />
Increase Efforts to Inventory Refuge Species – Directed searches for tiger<br />
beetles, an inventory of native plant species, vertebrate <strong>and</strong> invertebrate<br />
surveys, <strong>and</strong> updated fish species data for Anaheim Bay would be implemented<br />
by Refuge staff or others as funding for these studies is identified.<br />
3-10 Seal Beach National <strong>Wildlife</strong> Refuge