Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) Update
Final CCPs Available!!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today that a Notice of Availability was included in the Monday, January10 edition of the Federal Register. This is the official notice that Comprehensive Conservation Plans have been adopted by the Service.
Some of the highlights of the plans include improved habitat management, opening or expanding of hunting and fishing opportunities, and the ability to open Assabet River NWR to the public. Some other changes that will occur in the near future include prohibiting dogs from the refuges and charging an entrance fee at certain refuge locations.
It is important to note that these changes will not occur overnight. The staff at the refuge have the authority to implement the programs outlined in the CCPs, but it will take time. As these changes take place, there will be additional information provided and adequate notice given to the public to inform them in advance of the changes.
Click here to see the full press release!
Click here to see the “Planning Update” that went out to our mailing list.
The final CCPs are available at http://library.fws.gov/ccps.htm
You can also access the plans through the following links. These files require Adobe TM Reader. Click here to download the free software.
Each file is approximately 6 MB. Download times will vary depending upon your connection speed.
The CCPs are also available on compact disk or hard copy.
The on-line and compact disk files are in color, while the print version will be black and white.
If you would like a disk or hard copy, please contact Refuge Planner, Bill Perry.
You can reach him by email at Bill_Perry@fws.gov or phone at 978-443-4661 ext.32 or mail at
Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex,
73 Weir Hill Rd.,
Sudbury, MA 01776.