Piping Plovers: Despite new challenges, the birds make their comeback
2021-06-23
When biologist Jillian Farkas stepped into the position of piping plover coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in January 2020, there was no way she could have predicted just how unprecedented the coming season would be.
Her role involves coordinating dozens of scientists and volunteers across six states, two tribes and multiple government agencies—all to help preserve the endangered Great Lakes population of piping plovers.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2021/06/piping-plovers-recovery-population/