Appendix E

Refuge Operations Needs

System (RONS) and

Management Maintenance

System (MMS)

Raccoon

USFWS photo
Appendix E – Refuge Operations Needs System and Management Maintenance System

E-2 Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Table E-1. Proposed projects currently in the RONS Tier 1 database (FY2002) and their 

 inclusion in respective CCP Alternatives 

Project 

# Project Description 

Staffing 

 (FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x 1000)

Cost, 

recurring

(x1000) 

Project 

Duration 

(years) 

Alt 

 A

Alt 

 B

Alt 

 C

Alt 

 D

 98016 Provide handicap viewing opportunities at 

Meadowbrook Flowage 

 36 1 X X 

00012 Enhance outreach and education by developing 

informational kiosks, informational signing for 

islands, and support for a seasonal mainland 

interpretive intern. 

 100 8 15 X 

00001 Improve public use and education programs -hire 

an Outdoor Recreation Planner (GS-7) . 

 1.0 118 53 15 X X 

00002 

Plan and implement public use program in 

Milbridge - hire an Outdoor Recreation Planner 

(GS-11). 

 1.0 139 74 15 X X 

00004 Expand seabird restoration activities - hire a 

Wildlife Biologist (GS-11). 

 1.0 139 74 15 X X 

00005 

Expand baseline inventories of islands, mainland 

units and rare plant communities - hire a Wildlife 

Biologist (GS-9) 

 

 1.0 

 

 128 

 

 65 

 

 15 X X 

00006 

Study intertidal and marine resources and their 

availability to coastal wildlife - hire a Marine 

Ecologist (GS-11) 

 

 1.0 139 74 15 X X 

00007 

Enhance law enforcement to ensure resource 

protection and visitor safety -hire a seasonal law 

enforcement officer (GS-5). 

 0.5 64 26 15 X X 

00008 

Improve administrative support to assist with 

budget, personnel, and public inquiries - hire an 

administrative assistant (GS-6) 

 1.0 114 49 15 X X 

00009 Improve maintenance support to enhance 

boundary signing and maintaining facilities - hire 

a maintenance worker (WG-8). 

 1.0 119 54 15 X X 

00010 Improve maintenance of visitor facilities - hire a 

maintenance worker (WG-06). 

 1.0 

 

 114 49 15 X X 

00011 Restore seabirds to six additional historic nesting 

islands; maintain existing 6 (12 total). 

 130 60 15 X X 

99001 Improve resource protection, enforce seasonal 

closures, and hunting regulations - hire a fulltime Law Enforcement Officer (GS-9). 

 1.0 193 66 15 X X 
Proposed projects currently in the RONS Tier 1 Database

Draft CCP/EIS - April, 2004 E-3

Table E-2. Proposed projects currently in the RONS Tier 2 database (FY2002) and their 

 inclusion in respective CCP Alternatives 

Project 

# Project Description 

Staffing 

 (FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x 1000)

Cost, 

recurring

(x1000) 

Project 

Duration 

(years) 

Alt 

 A

Alt 

 B

Alt 

 C

Alt 

 D

99003 

Develop interpretive trail, observation platform 

and parking area at Gouldsboro Bay Division - 

hire Maintenance Worker (WG-06). 

 1.0 123 49 15 X X 

98004 Expand natural resource inventories on recently 

acquired properties 

 66 15 15 X X 

98009 Improve grassland management to maintain 

habitat diversity 

 131 3 15 X X 

99002 Construct Education Center/ Refuge 

Headquarters Complex 

 3,000 

 (const) 

 20 15 X X 
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E-4 Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Table E-3. Proposed projects not currently in the RONS database and their relationship to 

 respective CCP Alternatives and Refuge Complex goals 

Goal 1: perpetuate the biological diversity and integrity of upland cover types on the refuge complexs mainland coast to 

sustain high quality habitat for migratory birds

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Wildlife Biologist to oversee all 

mainland biological programs- (GS-11) 1.0 59 59 15 X 

Initiate rare plant surveys on Sawyers 

Marsh and Gouldsboro Bay Divisions. 

Document locations and densities for 

baseline. Develop monitoring protocol. 

 15 15 3 X X 

Initiate study to evaluate the effects of 

deer browsing on rare plant communities 

and structure of understory. 

 5 2 7 X X 

Monitor refuge lands for invasive 

species. Eradicate invasive plants and 

restore native vegetation. 

 50 50 15 X 

Goal 3: perpetuate the biological diversity and integrity of upland cover types on the refuge complexs coastal islands to 

sustain high quality habitat for nesting bald eagles and migratory songbirds and raptors, and to protect rare plant sites

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Conduct spring and fall neotropical bird 

and raptor monitoring on at least three 

Refuge islands to determine their use of 

habitats. 

 20 20 5 

 

 X X

Complete cover type mapping for island 

habitats and incorporate into GIS.

 

 10 

 

 1 X

 

 X

Monitor use of offshore islands by 

neotropical migrants, shorebirds and 

raptors. (20 islands)

 120

 

 120 5 X

Develop island specific Habitat 

Management Plans - Hire Wildlife 

Biologist GS-9.

 1.0 128 63 15 X 

Conduct baseline plant and wildlife 

inventories on at least six Refuge islands 

per year until all islands have been 

inventoried - (87 islands)

 25 25 15 X 

Conduct baseline plant and wildlife 

inventories on at least thirteen islands 

per year until all islands have been 

inventoried - (151 islands)

 52 52 15 X
Proposed projects not currently in the RONS Database

Draft CCP/EIS - April, 2004 E-5

Goal 4: protect the high quality wetland habitats on the refuge complexs coastal islands to benefit nesting and migrating 

shorebirds and waterfowl

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Initiate research and monitoring on 

intertidal and marine habitats surrounding 

Refuge lands, including the effects of 

aquaculture & intertidal harvesting 

(20islands)

 145 145 8 X 

Conduct fall shorebird migration surveys 

on at least three Refuge islands to 

determine use of habitats & concentrations. 

 10 10 5 X X 

Participate in cooperative effort to survey, 

band, and monitor movements of wintering 

purple sandpipers on coastal islands.

 3 3 5 X X X 

Goal 5: protect and restore nesting seabird populations on the refuge complexs coastal islands to contribute to regional and 

international seabird conservation goals 

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Wildlife Biologist to oversee all island 

programs - (GS-11) 1.0 65 65 15 X 

Contract with a local trapper to actively 

manage owl and mammal predators at 

seabird restoration sites experiencing high 

levels of predation.

 2 2 15 X X X

Provide National Audubon funding to 

support cooperatively managed seabird 

colonies at Pond, Seal and Matinicus Rock.

 25 25 15 X X X

Provide continued funding to support 

restoration programs at Petit Manan, Ship 

and Metinic Islands.

 36 36 15 X X X

Purchase three burrow scopes to determine 

productivity of alcid burrows at Seal, 

Matinicus Rock, and Petit Manan Island.

 15 1 X X

Initiate three new alcid restoration projects 

on islands supporting puffin and razorbill 

habitat.

 45 30 15 X X

Restore seabirds to twelve historic islands 

(18 total). Hire Wildlife Biologist GS-12. 1.0 254 159 15 X 

Purchase new 23' boat to support new 

restoration projects for terns and alcids. 50 1 X X
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Goal 6: provide enjoyment and stewardship of coastal maine wildlife and their habitats by providing priority, wildlifedependent recreational and educational opportunities

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Outdoor Recreation Planner to oversee all 

public use programs (GS-11) 1.0 65 65 15 X X 

Provide staffing for Coastal Education 

Center - Outdoor Recreation Planner - 

(GS-7)

 1.0 118 53 15 X 

Produce a video and interactive computer 

program about seabird restoration for use 

in classrooms and at the Coastal Education 

Center

 60 2 X X

Install web-cams at two restored seabird 

colonies and develop a web-based 

environmental education program. 

 140 3 15

 

 X

Produce interpretive panels for Birch 

Point Trail and Halifax Island. 25 1 X X

Provide interpretive services on refuges 

mainland divisions. (2 summer interns) 8 8 15 X

Expand outreach, education and 

interpretation of coastal resources - (ORP 

GS-11, GS-7)

 2.0 257 127 15 X

Construct a parking lot and interpretive 

trail at the Sawyers Marsh Division. 25 1 X X

Install refuge interpretive panels at three 

rest areas and three Tourism Centers. 8

 

 1 X

Develop and produce five refuge 

brochures interpreting natural and cultural 

resources for use in Chambers of 

Commerce and Tourist Welcome Centers.

 102 1 X

Provide interpretive interns to all tour 

boats visiting refuge islands (7)

 25 25 9 X

Improve outreach aboard commercial tour 

boats to refuge islands through interpretive 

panels and seasonal interpreters (3 

summer interns).

 13 5 15 X 

Increase law enforcement to oversee 

Refuge Hunt Program, enforce seasonal 

closures and educate visitors. (LE- GS-9)

 1.0 128 63 15 X X 

Produce refuge brochures on hunting 

opportunities and Leave No Trace

principles

 6 

 

 1 X X
Proposed projects not currently in the RONS Database

Draft CCP/EIS - April, 2004 E-7

Increase law enforcement to enforce 

closure of all refuge property to public use 

( 3 LE - GS-5/7)

 3.0 351 156 15 X

Construct one barrier-free observation 

platform and one photo blind on one of the 

three mainland divisions.

 30 1 X X

Provide regulatory and interpretive signing 

on all Refuge islands and future 

acquisitions (87 new islands).

 65 15 X

Provide regulatory and interpretive signing 

on all Refuge islands and future 

acquisitions (151 new islands)

 138 15 X 

Goal 7: protect the integrity of coastal maine wildlife and habitats through an active land acquisition and protection program 

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Improve maintenance support of all 

Complex programs. (WG-8)

 1.0 105 40 15 X

Restore historic lighthouse structures to 

national and state preservation standards 

(WG-7)

 1.0 116 51 15 X X

Provide maintenance and boat support for 

all Refuge programs on existing lands - 

Small Craft Operator - (WG-8)

 1.0 105 40 15 X X X 

Goal 8: communicate and collaborate with local communities, federal, state and local representatives, and 

other organizations throughout coastal maine to further the mission of the national wildlife refuge system.

Project Description

Staffing 

(FTEs)

Cost 

Year 1 

(x$1000) 

Cost 

recurring

(x $1000) 

Project 

Duration

(years) 

Alt 

A

Alt 

B

Alt 

C

Alt 

D

Purchase a new phone system capable of 

providing current Refuge regulations, 

events and information. 

 0.5 X X

Provide AM radio frequency for visitors to 

receive current refuge information, 

openings/closings

 30 2 15 X

Grand Total for RONS Projects from Tables E-1, E-2 and E-3 

Alternative A, 

Current 

Management 

Alternative B, 

Proposed Action Alternative C Alternative D 

Year 1 - Project Costs $66,000 $5,870,000 $7,130,500 $508,000 

Recurring Project Costs $66,000 $1,184,000 $1,971,000 $248,000 

*Based on FY2002 budget appropriations 
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E-8 Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Table E-4 Projects currently backlogged in the Maintenance Management System (MMS) FY2003 

Database for Petit Manan NWR 

Project # Project Description Cost Estimate 

($1,000)

98500 Rehabilitate Deteriorated Two Bush Island Lighthouse $76

00002 Rehabilitate Historic Oil House Building - Petit Manan 

Island

315

03002 Repair Historic Matinicus Rock Light Tower #2 125

00004 Rehabilitate Egg Rock Light Station 500

98500 Remove debris and fill foundations on three Lighthouse 

Islands

101

00006 Replace Egg Rock Boat Ramp 387

00017 Replace 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan - Milbridge 28 

02001 Replace 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan - Rockport 28 

02007 Replace 1999 Dodge Ram 4X4 V8 25 

02005 Replace 1999 Ford Explorer 25 

02008 Replace 1998 23' Mako with twin Honda 90 HP motors 45 

02003 Replace 1999 Dodge Ram 4X4 V-8 truck 25 

02002 Replace 2001 Dodge Ram V10 truck 32 

00013 Repair Mague Flowage Dike 41 

03001 Replace 1992, 18' Aluminum Skiff, Motor, and Trailer 25 

GRAND TOTAL 1,778