Surveillance of Botulism E Related Mortality in Waterbirds of the Wisconsin Great Lakes

FWS Agreement Number

30181-9-G027

Project Objectives

1. Investigate the occurrence of waterbird mortalities associated with botulism E outbreaks along the Wisconsin shores of the Great Lakes.
2. Understand the scale and scope of the botulism E outbreaks on Great Lakes migratory waterbirds in regards to species involved, numbers impacted and locations of the outbreaks.
3. For Midwestern common loons, identify populations most at risk and estimate potential population impacts.
4. Establish a network of partners to assist with the monitoring of avian mortality events in Wisconsin and coordinate with other Great Lakes botulism E surveillance programs.