Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge has been getting some questions and comments about its water management, this was the reminder I needed to tell you all about a presentation being given by Doug Brewer, Refuge Manager at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Every year there are questions out there about why we do things, what our plans are, how we make decisions, and of course, speculation when things aren't done the way people expect. On the evening of May 13, 2010, at 7:45 p.m., Doug Brewer will present Refuge Management 101. This program does require registration but it is FREE. To register go to www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com and check out all of the amazing things happening during this event, then register for Doug's talk and some of the other great programs and walks. Remember, as soon as you register for any activity during the "Biggest Week" festival, you're eligible for multiple guided bird walks happening every day during the festival. The walks will be led by world-class birders who really know how to help people spot birds and have a lot of fun in the process! All you have to do is show up, show your Biggest Week name tag, and you're in! Now I want to be clear about this talk, it is not a boring program about how to manage a wetland, or worse, how to manage refuge personnel. It is a time to get all of those questions answered about this refuge and why things are done the way they are. It is a time to meet Doug, a birder, native Ohioan, and a really great guy!!! He will share with you how we choose which areas to draw down for shorebirds each year, why we have closed areas, and the answers to all of your burning questions. So please check out the schedule for The Biggest Week in American Birding, we have worked so hard on this terrific partnership and are so excited about bringing new people to northwest Ohio and new people to birding that we don't want to miss any of you (or your questions) Rebecca E. Hinkle Visitor Services Manager Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge 14000 West State Route 2 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-0014 ext. 17 ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]