To: Marshall Jones, Acting Director

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

1829 C St. NW

Washington, D.C. 20240

Respond to: Mike Sousa, President

Mann Rod and Gun Club

P.O. Box 150900

San Rafael, CA 94915

As residents of Marin County, we are proud of the fact that over 85% of Marin land is zoned,- in perpetuity -- agricultural, parks, or open space. This zoning was accomplished through the informed compromise of citizens who believe in the protection of the environment and the provision of housing and transportation for our residents. Because of our successes, we strongly oppose the interference of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department in Mann land use decisions.

Therefore, we request the USFWS to redraw the study boundaries of the proposed Mann Baylands Wildlife Refuge to eliminate the property owned by the Mann Rod and Gun Club and other properties whose owners wish to be excluded.

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