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Loon Surveys
There's something very Canadian in listening to the haunting call of the Loon. Besides music to our ears, the Loon also provides a very good gauge of the water quality of the lake.
No Loons...? Not Good!
So, keeping track of the Loon population is a good way to supplement and corroborate water quality assessments from other projects.
For a brief history of the Loon Survey on Mississippi Lake have a look at this article. Since 2016, in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN), the MLA has been conducting an annual count of the Loon population on the lake. This project aims at improving our methods and volunteer participation, and compiling a more thorough account of populations, habitats, and behavior.
Loon Survey Reports: