It would also help in developing a potential habitat for resident and migratory wildlife in urban and nearby areas," Chief Minister added.

It is difficult to tell what effects the Snake River levee has had on migratory wildlife, because so many other factors exist.

Located at the confluence of Pescadero and Butano Creeks, the area known as Pescadero Marsh has for decades been a thriving habitat for both migratory and native wildlife.

Providing habitat for, and population management of native plants and migratory and resident wildlife.

Populations of birds and butterflies, both sensitive to forest disturbances, will be monitored to determine if the clearings adversely affect native and migratory wildlife.

The channel of Westpoint Slough contains considerable mudflat areas; moreover, both the marshes and mudflats offer considerable habitat area for local and migratory wildlife, especially birds.

The refuge was established in 1985 for the protection and conservation of this unique environment as well as migratory and resident wildlife.

If the Border Patrol builds a 700-mile barrier in the region to deter illegal immigration, the natural corridors used by jaguars and other migratory wildlife will be cut off.

If successful, however, the environmental commission has the chance to create a model for international cooperation that can go far toward protecting migratory wildlife and the habitats on which those species depend.

Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1980 to conserve and manage habitat critical to migratory and resident wildlife for benefit of present and future generations.