Grand Rapids, Minn. The state DNR will be collecting duck eggs from northeastern Minnesota this spring. The eggs will be used as part of a study to monitor for contaminants in the waterfowl population.

The DNR is seeking cooperators who are aware of an active duck
nest and are willing to allow an egg to be removed from the nest
for this study, which includes collecting 25 eggs each from hooded
mergansers and common goldeneyes.

For more information or if you’re aware of an active nest, call
the DNR’s Rich Staffon in Cloquet at (218) 879-0880, ext. 223, or
send an e-mail to rich.staffon@dnr.state.mn.us.