Number: 1980-39
WHEREAS, population surveys and historical nesting data demonstrate that the range of the Common Loon has declined drastically in the Northeastern States; and
WHEREAS, research and management programs carried out in New Hampshire have proven that protection of nest sites and education of the public using the lakes occupied by nesting loons can contribute significantly to the reduction in this decline; and
WHEREAS, the Common Loon is a bird whose spectacular antics and musical calls add to the beauty of our lakes and to the pleasure of the people using them; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 20-23, 1980, in Miami Beach, Fla., hereby expresses its concern about the welfare of the Common Loon and calls upon wildlife conservationists to cooperate fully on measures needed to ensure its survival.