March 1997

Government of Canada
Environment Canada
Canadian Wildlife Service
New Conservation Areas and Areas Under Study

Rasmussen Lowlands

The Lowlands south of Taloyoak have been identified as an extremely important area for nesting shorebirds, waterfowl, and passerines, but the small amount of information available is not current (the only bird study in the area was conducted almost 20 years ago). Before CWS can propose protection of the Lowlands, a better grasp of the number and distribution of birds using the area is necessary. CWS concluded a two-year study of Lowland bird populations in August 1995. The study included ground censuses for nesting shorebirds, and aerial surveys for waterfowl, raptors, and other large birds. A final report with recommendations regarding protection of the area will be published in 1997.

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