Between 2005-2007, Squam Lake experienced an unprecedented decline of close to half of its adult loon population, followed by the near-complete reproductive failure of its remaining loons. The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) launched its Squam Lake Loon Initiative (SLLI) to understand the causes of the declines in Squam’s loon population and to restore a healthy population of loons to the lake.

LPC’s work to understand and reverse the decline of loons on Squam has ensured that issues affecting the health of loons and other wildlife are addressed to safeguard Squam and all its inhabitants. LPC will continue to work to recover Squam Lake’s loon population through intensive research, monitoring, management, and outreach as part of its Squam Lake Loon Initiative. This work will continue to inform LPC’s conservation efforts for loons on Squam and throughout the state.