Beautiful. Beneficial. Vulnerable.
A part of our wildlife heritage and a conservation success story.
Intelligent and Interconnected
Streamlined birds that fly powerfully through the air and swim effortlessly underwater, with a complex life and strong social relationships.
Natural Eco-Engineers
Cormorants maintain, modify and create wildlife habitat, consume non-native, invasive fish species and benefit other waterbirds.
Highly Vulnerable
After almost disappearing from the Great Lakes basin in the 1970’s, this species could once again vanish from the landscape, perhaps forever.
Learn More About Cormorants
There are many issues facing these birds in the Great Lakes Basin and beyond. Find out what they are and what you can do to help.
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Voice your support for the vital role that cormorants play within the Great Lakes Basin.