Assabet River NWR Final CCP - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex Draft CCP/EA November 26, 2003
Summary of Comments
Synopsis
The general tenor of comments is appreciative and laudatory. Typically, respondents endorse
Alternative B. While there are many specific exceptions to these trends, the two most
common are opposition to new or increased hunting on the refuge, and opposition to
proposed limits on non-motorized recreation on the refuge, such as dog-walking and
picnicking. Endorsement of Alterative B is often couched with provisos, such as that it
eliminate hunting on the refuge.
Where analysts were able to identify unit-specific comments (such as those about the Great
Meadows), the database includes that identification; FWS may wish to review unit-specific
comments. In general, however, analysts do not discern any appreciable difference in
comments addressed to the various units. The overall themes of comments are the same, and
most specific suggestions could apply equally to all three refuges. Where site-specific
suggestions or concerns are relevant to this summary, they are identified.
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