DOCSLIB.ORG

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region September 2009 Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN BOND SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Bibb and Twiggs Counties, Georgia U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region Atlanta, Georgia September 2009 Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 1 I. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose And Need For The Plan ................................................................................................. 3 Fish and Wildlife Service .............................................................................................................. 3 National Wildlife Refuge System .................................................................................................. 4 Legal and Policy Context .............................................................................................................. 6 National and International Conservation Plans and Initiatives ..................................................... 7 Relationship To State Wildlife Agency ..........................................................................................9 II. REFUGE OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................... 11 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 11 Refuge History and Purpose ...................................................................................................... 13 Special Designations .................................................................................................................. 14 Ecosystem Context .....................................................................................................................15 Regional Conservation Plans and Initiatives ..............................................................................16 Ecological Threats and Problems ............................................................................................... 17 Habitat Loss and Fragmentation .......................................................................................17 Commercial Expansion .....................................................................................................18 Alterations to Hydrology ....................................................................................................19 Proliferation of Invasive Plants and Animals .....................................................................20 Physical Resources .................................................................................................................... 20 Climate .............................................................................................................................. 20 Geology and Topography ..................................................................................................21 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 21 Hydrology and Water Quality ............................................................................................21 Air Quality ..........................................................................................................................23 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................. 23 Habitat ............................................................................................................................... 23 Wildlife ............................................................................................................................... 24 Threatened and Endangered Species ..............................................................................26 Invasive Species ............................................................................................................... 27 Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................................... 27 Socioeconomic Environment ...................................................................................................... 29 Refuge Administration and Management ...................................................................................29 Land Protection and Conservation ....................................................................................29 Visitor Services ................................................................................................................. 32 Personnel, Operations, and Maintenance .........................................................................37 III. PLAN DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................. 41 Public Involvement and the Planning Process ...........................................................................41 Table of Contents i IV. MANAGEMENT DIRECTION ....................................................................................................... 43 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 43 Vision ......................................................................................................................................... 43 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies .............................................................................................. 44 Fish and Wildlife Population Management........................................................................ 44 Habitat Management......................................................................................................... 51 Resource Protection ......................................................................................................... 55 Visitor Services ................................................................................................................. 60 Refuge Administration ...................................................................................................... 66 V. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................................ 69 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 69 Proposed Projects ...................................................................................................................... 69 Fish And Wildlife Population Management ....................................................................... 69 Habitat Management......................................................................................................... 70 Resource Protection ......................................................................................................... 71 Visitor Services ................................................................................................................. 72 Refuge Administration ...................................................................................................... 72 Funding and Personnel .............................................................................................................. 73 Partnership/Volunteers Opportunities ........................................................................................ 73 Step-Down Management Plans .................................................................................................. 73 Monitoring and Adaptive Management ....................................................................................... 76 Plan Review and Revision.......................................................................................................... 77 APPENDICES APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................ 79 APPENDIX B. REFERENCES AND LITERATURE CITATIONS ...................................................... 89 APPENDIX C. RELEVANT LEGAL MANDATES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS ............................... 93 APPENDIX D. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ......................................................................................... 107 Summary Of Public Scoping Comments .................................................................................. 107 Fish and Wildlife Population Management...................................................................... 107 Habitat Management....................................................................................................... 107 Resource Protection ....................................................................................................... 108 Visitor Services ..............................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Life in the Queensborough Township: Data Recovery at Hannah's Quarter
    Life in the Queensborough Township: Data Recovery at Hannah’s Quarter, Site 9Jf195, Jefferson County, Georgia Front Cover: Hannah Tartan and Hannah Family Badge Life in the Queensborough Township: Data Recovery at Hannah’s Quarter, Site 9Jf195, Jefferson County, Georgia GDOT Project FLF-540(28); PI Number 222295 By Daniel T. Elliott and Rita F. Elliott with contributions by Linda Scott Cummings, Susan Scott Jackson, Andrea Shea, and Debra J. Wells Prepared for: Earth Tech 701 Corporation Center Drive, Suite 475 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5074 and Georgia Department of Transportation Office of Environment/Location 3993 Aviation Circle Atlanta, Georgia 30336-1593 Prepared by: Southern Research, Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 250 Ellerslie, Georgia 31807 Principal Investigator, Daniel T. Elliott _________________________________ April 2002 Abstract Archaeological data recovery at the Hannah’s Quarter site (9Jf195) in rural Jefferson County, Georgia was conducted by Southern Research Historic Preservation Consultants in 2001. This project was performed for the Georgia Department of Transportation through a contract with Earth Tech in Raleigh, NC as Section 106 compliance in advance of the Fall Line Freeway construction. The archaeological study uncovered a small residential compound from the late eighteenth through early nineteenth centuries. Three dwelling loci and one possible outbuilding locus were delineated. The occupation at this site was evidenced by a series of cultural features, including pits, posts, and cellars and extremely sparse material culture evidence. The settlement began as part of the Queensborough Township, which was populated by Scots-Irish Presbyterians from northern Ireland from about 1768 to 1772. William Hannah was identified as a strong candidate for being the original owner of the property at 9Jf195.
    [Show full text]
  • 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Ceds)
    2017 – 2022 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) For Economic Prosperity in a Thriving Middle Georgia DRAFT – FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ONLY Prepared for: U.S. Economic Development Administration Middle Georgia Economic Development District 1 Executive Summary When charting the course for the Middle Georgia Economic Development District for the next five, ten, and twenty years, regional leaders focused on one adjective: THRIVING. In times where it seems overly difficult for a community to simply survive, the goal must be to aim higher. Middle Georgia seeks to be a diverse region of opportunity, where people want to live, learn, work, and play. This guiding vision drives the Middle Georgia Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) toward the end goal of increasing economic prosperity for all within the region. Certainly, there are challenges in the Middle Georgia region. Economically, the region lags behind most other regions in terms of the well-being of its residents; many individuals find themselves out of work and without the necessary skills to obtain employment. Middle Georgia also tends to fall behind others in innovation. The leading edge of industry is too often found elsewhere, with Middle Georgia struggling to catch up. However, many of the resources necessary to undertake a regional transformation are already in place. A number of industries are poised to see significant growth in Middle Georgia, and a renewed focus on fostering entrepreneurship in the region has the potential to drive new growth and development. The greatest need over the next five years is to support projects which increase the region’s capacity for continued growth and adequately position Middle Georgia to capitalize on growing trends in the national market.
    [Show full text]
  • Augusta Regional Transportation Study 2030
    AUGUSTA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY 2030 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Prepared for the: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION By: URS Corporation In Cooperation With: FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 2005 The content of this report reflect the views of the persons preparing the document and those individuals are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Georgia Department of Transportation, South Carolina Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, or the Federal Transit Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. Augusta Regional Long Range Transportation Plan Update 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ - 1 - A. History ........................................................................................................................ - 1 - B. ARTS Area Description .............................................................................................. - 2 - C. Surface and Public Transportation ............................................................................. - 3 - II. EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITIONS....................................................................... - 3 - A. Population and Employment
    [Show full text]
  • Middle Georgia Freight and Logistics Study November, 2015 Prepared for Middle Georgia Regional Commission
    Middle Georgia Freight and Logistics Study November, 2015 Prepared for Middle Georgia Regional Commission This study was prepared under contract with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment. Middle Georgia Freight and Logistics Study Disclaimer Wilson and Company, Inc., along with GKSF Global Research, Inc. (“Report Authors”) have prepared this report for the sole use of the Client. The use of this report by unauthorized third parties without written authorization from the Report Authors shall be at their own risk, and the Report Authors accepts no duty of care to any such third party. Any recommendations, opinions or findings stated in this report are based on circumstances and facts as they existed at the time the Report Authors performed the analysis. Any changes in such circumstances and facts upon which this report is based may adversely affect any recommendations, opinions or findings contained in this report. The Report Authors have exercised due and customary care in preparing this report, but has not, save as specifically stated, independently verified information and data provided by others. No other warranty, express or implied is made in relation to the contents of this report. Therefore, GKSF assumes no liability for any loss resulting from errors, omissions or misrepresentations made by others. ii Middle Georgia Freight and Logistics Study Contents 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. 1 2 Freight Flow Analysis .............................................................................................................. 10 2.1 Freight Flow Study Area ..............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Final Report
    GeorgiaGeorgiaStatewideStatewideFreightFreightand andLogistics LogisticsPlan, Plan2010 Ͳ2050 Task5Report Freight ImprovementProjectRecommendations final report preparedfor GeorgiaDepartmentofTransportationandthe GeorgiaCenterofInnovationforLogistics preparedby CambridgeSystematics,Inc. December 2011 December 2011 www.camsys.comwww.camsys.com task 5 report Georgia Statewide Freight and Logistics Plan Freight Improvement Project Recommendations prepared for Georgia Department of Transportation prepared by Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 730 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1050 Atlanta, GA 30308 date December 2011 Georgia Statewide Freight and Logistics Plan Freight Improvement Project Recommendations Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1-1 2.0 Identifying Potential Freight Improvement Projects ................................... 2-1 2.1 Port Improvement Projects ........................................................................ 2-1 2.2 Rail Improvement Projects ........................................................................ 2-2 Recent and Current Initiatives by Class I Railroads .............................. 2-2 Current Deficiencies Class I Railroads and Shortline Railroads ....... 2-3 Long-Term Rail Program ........................................................................... 2-8 2.3 Highway Improvements ............................................................................ 2-8 Long-Haul Interstate Corridors ...............................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Brentwood School Recent College Acceptances
    Profile for College and University Admissions 2017 - 2018 Anne R. Brantley Elaine M. Young Head of School Counselor THE MISSION Brentwood School is committed to providing a college preparatory education while preparing its students emotionally, culturally, and spiritually to be well-rounded citizens able to lead productive lives in a global society. THE SCHOOL Brentwood School, founded in 1969, is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school located in Sandersville, Georgia. It is comprised of a Pre-School (K3-K5), a Lower School (grades 1-6), and an Upper School (grades 7-12). Since its beginning, Brentwood has provided Washington County students with an education of unsurpassed quality in a nurturing and safe environment. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program, and usually 100% of its graduates attend post-secondary education institutions. Brentwood is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of fifteen members. THE COMMUNITY Brentwood School is located on Linton Road just off the Fall Line Freeway inside the city limits of Sandersville in Washington County. The school’s rural hometown is located equidistant between Macon and Augusta and Atlanta and Savannah. THE FACULTY Brentwood School’s strength lies in the quality of its faculty, administration, and staff. The 2017 - 2018 faculty is comprised of 28 compassionate and enthusiastic professionals who average 20 years teaching experience. Seventy-five percent of the Brentwood faculty hold degrees at the Master’s level or beyond. THE STUDENT BODY The total enrollment of Brentwood School for 2017 - 2018 is 288 students. The Upper School student population is 138. This includes: Seniors - 16 Sophomores - 24 8th Grade- 21 Juniors - 28 Freshmen - 27 7th Grade- 22 The Lower School is comprised of 110 students, and the Early Pre-Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten population is 40.
    [Show full text]
  • A Thriving Middle Georgia
    Plan for . A THRIVING MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Potential Issues and Opportunities........................................................................................................... 4 Issues and Opportunities in Economic Development ................................................................................... 4 Issues and Opportunities in Housing ............................................................................................................. 5 Issues and Opportunities in Community Facilities and Services .................................................................. 5 Issues and Opportunities in Natural and Cultural Resources ....................................................................... 6 Issues and Opportunities in Transportation .................................................................................................. 7 Issues and Opportunities in Land Use ........................................................................................................... 8 Issues and Opportunities in Education and Workforce Development ......................................................... 8 Issues and Opportunities in Aging Services ................................................................................................... 9 Issues and Opportunities in Intergovernmental Coordination ..................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Fort Benning Futures Partnership Vice President, Military Banking Columbus Bank and Trust City of Columbus Georgia
    DCN:4492 State of Georgia Base Realignment and Closure Regional Hearing The Recommended Growth of rt Benning and the Columbus Region 30 June 2005 m! m! 103-06A -RH9 - State Input (GA) Regional Hearing- June 30,2005 - Atlanta, GA 4 BRAC COMMISSION - FY 2005 COFF: DISPOSITION: Permanent PRESENTATION TO THE 2005 BASE REALIGNMENT and CLOSURE COMMISSION STATEMENT OF: COL (Ret) JOHN MITCHELL CHAIRMAN OF THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE FORT BENNING FUTURES PARTNERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT, MILITARY BANKING COLUMBUS BANK AND TRUST CITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA STATEMENT OF: COL (Ret) MAY0 A. "BIFF" HADDEN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MILITARY AFFAIRS MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FORT BENNING FUTURES PARTNERSHIP THE GREATER COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA 30 June 2005 NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL RELEASED BY THE 2005 BRAC COMMISSION Good morning. I am John Mitchell, chair of the Military Affairs Committee and the Fort Benning Futures Partnership, a community action group focused on preparing our community for growth opportunities for Fort Benning. We appreciate the opportunity to appear before the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, to explain how our installation and the surrounding community are prepared for growth. We acknowledge the importance of the Commission's work to the future of our nation's defense, and thank each member of the Commission for their selfless and conscientious work on behalf of this country. Recognizing that growth for any DoD installation may come from several different sources, whether Transformation of our Armed Forces, or restationing of forces from overseas, today we are focused on the proposed changes that would come from the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense and the decisions of the BRAC Commission.
    [Show full text]
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY Joint Comprehensive Plan 2004-2024
    JEFFERSON COUNTY Joint Comprehensive Plan 2004-2024 Prepared by the Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center for Jefferson County, Georgia and the cities of Avera, Bartow, Louisville, Stapleton, Wadley and Wrens, Georgia. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Population Page 1 Introduction Page 1 Population Page 2 Education Page 7 Income Page 10 Assessment Page 12 Chapter 2: Economic Development Page 18 Introduction Page 18 Economic Base Page 19 Major Economic Activities Page 29 Labor Force Analysis Page 31 Assessment Page 43 Chapter 3: Housing Page 53 Introduction Page 53 Housing Supply Page 53 Occupancy and Tenure Page 57 Cost of Housing Page 59 Assessment Page 60 Chapter 4: Natural and Cultural Resources Page 67 Introduction Page 67 Natural Resources Page 67 Major Parks, Recreation and Conservation Areas Page 88 Cultural Resources Page 88 Residential Resources Page 90 Industrial Resources Page 93 Institutional Resources Page 94 Transportational Resources Page 95 Rural Resources Page 96 Other Historic, Archaeological and Cultural Resources Page 96 Assessment Page 98 Chapter 5: Community Facilities Page 100 Introduction Page 100 Transportation Page 100 Water Supply and Treatment Page 106 General Government Page 109 Public Safety Page 110 Recreation Facilities Page 115 Hospitals and Other Public Health Facilities Page 116 Educational Facilities Page 118 Jefferson County, Georgia Page ii Comprehensive Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Libraries and Other Cultural Facilities Page 120 Goals and Policies Page 121 Chapter 6: Land
    [Show full text]
  • Public Notice Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division
    PUBLIC NOTICE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 2018–07ML APRIL 16, 2018 I. NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TREATED WASTEWATER INTO WATERS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA NPDES permits are valid for a maximum of five years. Prior to expiration of an existing permit, a new application must be submitted and evaluated. An antidegradation analysis is conducted, as applicable, for new or expanded point source discharges that are proposed. The analysis evaluates whether allowing lower water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters are located. In all cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing use is maintained and protected. All municipalities must be in compliance with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Service Delivery Strategy in order to receive a permit. Having reviewed such applications, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is considering the issuance of NPDES permits to the following applicants, subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions. NPDES PERMIT NEW ISSUANCE Charlton County Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC, 13291 Vantage Way, Suite 103, Jacksonville, Florida 32218, NPDES Permit No. GA0050275, for its heavy mineral sand (zirconium and titanium) mining and milling facility located at 1682 S. Tyler Field Road, Nahunta, Georgia 31553, in Charlton County. Approximately 1 MGD of wet mill canal water, mine pit dewatering, stormwater, screener washout, and rainfall is discharged to Big Bay in the Satilla River Basin. Twiggs County Arcilla Mining and Land Company, LLC , 9474 Hwy 57 McIntyre, Georgia, 31054, NPDES Permit No.
    [Show full text]
  • Wilkinson County & Cities Comprehensive Plan Update 2017
    JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Wilkinson County and the Cities of Allentown, Gordon, Irwinton, Ivey, McIntyre, and Toomsboro OCTOBER 2017 RESOLUTION BY WILKINSON COUNTY ADOPTING THE JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR WILKINSON COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, DANVILLE, GORDON, IRWINTON, IVEY, MCINTYRE, AND TOOMSBORO WHEREAS, the 1989 Georgia Planning Act requires that all local governments submit a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. 50-8-1 et seq. gives the Department of Community Affairs authority to establish standards and procedures for appropriate and timely comprehensive planning by all local governments in Georgia; and WHEREAS, all portions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Update for Wilkinson County and the cities of Allentown, Danville, Gordon, Irwinton, lvey, Mcintyre, and Toomsboro were completed by Wilkinson County with the assistance of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission; and WHEREAS, this document was reviewed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and was found in compliance with the Local Planning Requirements. THEREFORE, be it resolved that Wilkinson County does hereby adopt the Joint Comprehensive Plan Update for Wilkinson County and the cities of Allentown, Danville, Gordon, Irwinton, Ivey, Mcintyre, and Toomsboro. Signed and sealed this J 7'fiA day of (); tc> ~ 2017. Mark Dupree, Chairman RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN ADOPTING THE JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR WILKINSON COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, DANVILLE, GORDON, IRWINTON, IVEY, MCINTYRE, AND TOOMSBORO WHEREAS, the 1989 Georgia
    [Show full text]
  • Georgia's Transportation Leadership
    Please send any comments to: Krystal Harris STIP Project Manager Email [email protected] Georgia Department of Transportation Office of Planning 600 W Peachtree Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Phone (404) 631-1987 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS CERTIFICATION In accordance with Title 23 CFR 450.218, the Georgia Department of Transportation hereby certifies that its statewide transportation planning process is addressing major issues facing the State and its non-urbanized areas, and is being carried out in accordance with the following requirements: I. 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304, and this part; II. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part 21; III. 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age in employment or business opportunity; IV. Section 1101(b) of MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act) (P.L. 112-141) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects; V. 23 CFR part 230, regarding implementation of an equal employment opportunity program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts; VI. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38; VII. In States containing nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR part 93; VIII.
    [Show full text]