RECORDED: [location unknown], 1969-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bob Harris speaks about the Reifel Refuge Research Station; its unique location; breeding programs; public support and government involvement; the Canadian Wildlife Service; Fish and Wildlife Branch, BC; Delta's involvement; tourism potential and Ducks Unlimited. TRACK 2: Bob Harris continues with his discussion about bird refuges throughout the province; their tourism potential; birds; in captivity; breeding and future plans for the Reifel Refuge Research Station.

RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Dr. John Bandy discusses his interest in preserving waterfowl resources; his research at UBC and the BC Waterfowl Society. In this interview he tours a refuge centre, possibly the Reifel Bir;d Sanctuary, and he talks about current display areas and future plans. Waterfowl areas discussed include Ewen Slough; Reifel Refuge; foreshore areas of Vancouver; the mouth of the Nanaimo River; southerly inlets; and Tofino/Ucluelet. He considers the areas around Vancouver the most important. He concludes the interview with a discussion of future plans for the society. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUMMARY: A record in background sound and description of a visit to the Reifel Wildfowl Sanctuary on Westham Island in the Fraser River Delta. Also: how the sanctuary began, plans for the future, and the effects of pollution and noise on the sanctuary. Voices heard are: Hugh Monahan, Dr. John Bandy, Bob Harris, and Stan Devereux.