Rieck's Lake and Beef Slough area is a valuable and highly utilized habitat for migratory and local waterfowl and other wildlife. It is a highly used area for family recreation and for naturalists and bird watchers. Specific issues to be addressed include: 1. Address the aging of Rieck's Lake. 2. Utilizing the resources of the lake for environmental education purposed. 3. Changing use of lake by, man, and natural wildlife. 4. Understanding the watershed management of Rieck's Lake, Beef Slough and the Buffalo River. 5. Creation of water quality data base. 6. Involving Tundra Swan Watch Volunteers, parents and community members in determining the number and types of wildlife utilizing the area.