Draft Compatibility Determination for Commercial Tours, Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge.

Commercial tours (or ecotourism) consist of any fee-based service providing educational enjoyment of Refuge lands and waters to the visiting public. These services must aim to enhance the Refuge visitor’s knowledge and enjoyment of the key natural, cultural, and historical resources and the mission of the Refuge. This use includes tour groups brought to Refuge lands for guided wildlife observation or photography, natural or cultural interpretation, nature study, and other wildlife-oriented activities. The use may be conducted by a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) conservation partner, concessionaire, or private business. In all cases, participants pay a fee to the individual guide, business, or nonprofit organization for the unique skills, equipment, and expertise of the leader who enhances the experience of the participating individual or party on Refuge lands.