As the manager for Salt Lake WMA in Lac qui Parle County, I'm assessing the need and feasibility for water level management on this lake. As you may know, wetlands and shallow lakes require dry periods to maintain their biological vigor. I believe Salt Lake has been in a high water state too long (due to a natural wet cycle and upstream tile drainage). Unfortunately, the habitat quality and subsequent shorebird use have diminished. I'm looking for any historical records folks might have on bird numbers and/or water levels. I'm particularly interested in seeing what bird use (waterfowl, shorebirds, water birds, etc.) was like during drought periods vs. wet periods, and exactly when those droughts occurred. If you have any data or general information that could help, I'd love to hear from you. Email or call. Thanks!
Curt Vacek Appleton Area Wildlife Supervisor Mn Dept of Natural Resources 14047 20th St NW Watson MN 56295 320.734.4451 x228 320.413.0179 (cell) ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
