USGS biologist Mike Wellik conducting voluntary waterfowl avoidance area observations.
Detailed Description
Image taken of USGS biologist, Mike Wellik, conducting observations of the lower navigation pool 7 Lake Onalaska voluntary waterfowl avoidance area of the upper Mississippi River.
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Public Domain.
Photographer - Luke Fara, USGS
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