The following Biological Survey Programs are seeking volunteers from the public or from the FoT members to staff these projects. If interested please contact the refuge office at 218-847-2641
Volunteer Opportunities within
Biological Program @ Tamarac NWR
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Survey
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Coop Survey
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Outside Normal Hours
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Time Frame
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Frequency
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Estimated Hours
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VolunteerUse
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Mid-winter
Waterfowl
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Y
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N
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Jan 1-Jan 10
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Once
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8
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Possible
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Bald Eagle Nest
Occupancy
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N
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N
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Mar10 – Apr 15
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Once
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32
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Possible
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Frog and Toad
Calling (1 Route)
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Y
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Y
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Apr 15 – Jul 10
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3 Times
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8
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Possible
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Ruffed Grouse
Drumming
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Y
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Y
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Apr 20 – May 10
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2 Routes
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6
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Possible
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Canada Goose
Productivity
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N
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N
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May 1 -5
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Once
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16
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Possible
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Trumpeter Swan
Productivity
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N
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N
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May 20 Jul 15
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Once
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20
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Possible
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Breeding Bird Atlas
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Y
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Y
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Mar 1 – Aug 30
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3 blocks
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80
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Possible
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Bald Eagle
Productivity (ground)
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N
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N
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Jun 20 – Jul 10
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Once
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40
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Possible
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Heron Rookery
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N
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N
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Jun 20 – Jun30
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Once
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4
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Possible
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Loon, Grebe and
Tern
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Y
|
N
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Jul1-Jul15
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Once
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70-80
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Yes
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Waterfowl Banding
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Y
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Y
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Aug 10 – Sep 30
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Numerous + pre baiting
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120-130
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Yes
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Predator Scent Post
(3 Routes)
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Y
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N
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Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Setup then check
hits
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16
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Possible
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Winter Track Count
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Y
|
N
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Dec1 – Jan 31
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Once
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6
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Possible
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Christmas Bird
Count
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Y
|
N
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Dec 17 - Jan 10
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Once
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50 -60
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Yes
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Climate Change (10
sites)
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Y
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N + Comp
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Mar 15 – Oct 1
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Setup and recheck
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60 -80
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Possible
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Water Quality (8
stream, 14 lake sites)
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Y
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N
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Jun 1 – Sep 30
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Weekly/ Bi-monthly
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60 – 80
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Yes
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