Long Point Waterfowl is a non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland research, conservation and education. We are also committed to the celebration of our hunting heritage. The primary purpose of Long Point Waterfowl is to study the staging ecology and requirements of waterfowl on the lower Great Lakes. We also monitor trends in the distribution and abundance of waterfowl, perform research on waterfowl habitats, and generate information useful for management purposes. Our staff and graduate students are committed to providing
hands-on opportunities for youth wildlife technicians, biologists and scientists, as well as to increasing public awareness of the important of maintaining healthy wetlands and sustainable waterfowl populations. Long Point Waterfowl was established in the 1980s, is administered through Bird Studies Canada, and governed by a Board of Directors and a Scientific Advisory Committee.
Long Point Waterfowl Highlights
Long Point Waterfowl is pleased to announce their First Annual Fundraising Dinner. Hosted April 28th just outside of Simcoe at The Green’s at Renton. Doors will open at 5:30 and dinner begins at 7:00 PM. For more information please click here.
Long Point Waterfowl has a Master’s position available through the University of Western Ontario. This project will involve spatial modelling to look at migration patterns and distribution of ducks under various climate change scenarios.
Long Point Waterfowl’s first annual Duck Day was a huge success with over 500 people in attendance! The crowd enjoyed the retriever demonstrations, raptor show, nature walks, kids events and much more. They also learned about the many conservation organizations in the area through interactive vendor displays. Thanks to everyone involved for such a great day! Click here for pictures of Duck Day.
Long Point Waterfowl’s Youth Hunting and Wildlife Heritage Workshop was completed July 22nd-28th by 21 students aged 12-16 from the surrounding areas - click here to view more photos from this event.
Long Point Waterfowl’s Wetland and Waterbird Field Ecology Course was completed June 4th-11th by 16 undergraduate students from local universities - click here to view more photos from this event.
Long Point Waterfowl’s Dr. Michael Schummer is featured in November’s issue of DU Inc’s Magazine.
Nick Bartok, Long Point Waterfowl M.Sc. student recently defended his thesis: click here to read a copy.
Check out Long Point Waterfowl’s 2011 Newsletter.
Check out Long Point Waterfowl’s Avian Energetics Lab and Research and Education Centre.
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John Sawhill : Nature Conservancy