Refuge Support:
Support
to National Wildlife Refuges
The
New York Field Office provides environmental contaminants expertise to
the National Wildlife Refuges in New York State:
Montezuma National
Wildlife Refuge
Iroquois
National Wildlife Refuge
Long Island
National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Wallkill River
National Wildlife Refuge
Land Acquisition:
Biologists review potential land purchases to ensure that the Federal
government does not acquire contaminated lands that may require costly
cleanups later on.
For Example.....
Montezuma Lead Shot Study - The
New York Field Office has conducted a study on lands to be acquired for
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to determine whether spent lead shot
presents a threat to fish and wildlife on the refuge.
Long Island National Refuge Complex and Wallkill
River National Wildlife Refuge - The
New York Field Office has conducted Level I pre-acquisition surveys at
former aviation-related sites in Sayville and Galeville to determine whether
there are any contaminants present.
Refuge Studies:
For lands already within the National Refuge System, we monitor water
and sediment quality and conduct biological studies to determine if contaminants
pose a threat to fish and wildlife.
Montezuma Mucklands Study - The
New York Field Office has been involved in evaluating whether contaminants
(generally metals and organochlorine pesticides) on formerly agricultural
lands pose a threat to fish and wildlife that use Montezuma National Wildlife
Refuge.
Amphibian Deformities at Iroquois National Wildlife
Refuge - Many
amphibians may be sensitive to environmental contaminants and other stresses.
The Service is conducting a nationwide
study to determine if amphibian deformities are occurring on National
Wildlife Refuges. Work has been ongoing at Iroquois National Wildlife
Refuge.
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