Section 1	Identification Information
Originator	U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Title	Comprehensive Plan for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Recreation Area and State Trail
Abstract	Contents: Overview; Resource Character; Resource Analysis; Resource Management Problems and Concerns; Public Participation and Inter-Governmental Coordination; Implementation Policies and Programs; The Plan Appendices: Legislation; Resource Protection Methods; Plan Amendment Process; Bibliography
Purpose	The plan describes a strategy to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural, recreational, and cultural resource values of the lower Minnesota River Valley and to coordinate many public and private efforts to wisely use and manage the valley’s resources.
Progress	Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency	The Refuge is scheduled to begin developing a new comprehensive plan in October 1997.
Place Keywords	Sibley County, Nicollet County, Le Sueur County, Scott County, Carver County, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Washington County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, MFRC Metro Region, MFRC Region 6, Minnesota River Valley
Theme Keywords	Resource Management, Wildlife Refuge, Recreation, Minnesota River Valley
Theme Keyword Thesaurus	None
Access Constraints	None
Use Constraints	None
Contact Person Information	Rick Schultz, Refuge Manager Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 E. 80th Street Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 612-854-5900 FAX: 612-725-3279 E-mail: Richard_D_Schultz@mail.fws.gov
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Publisher	USFWS and MN DNR
Publication Date	1984
Contact Person Information	Rick Schultz, Refuge Manager Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 E. 80th Street Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 612-854-5900 FAX: 612-725-3279 E-mail: Richard_D_Schultz@mail.fws.gov
Distribution Liability
Ordering Instructions	Contact the Refuge or the DNR Division of Parks. A copy is held at the DNR library.
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Metadata Date	08/11/1997
Contact Person Information	Chad Skally Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4044 Phone: 651-296-0757 FAX: 651-296-5954 E-mail: chad.skally@dnr.state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name	Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version	1.1
Metadata Standard Online Linkage	http://www.gis.state.mn.us/stds/metadata.htm

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