Nothing quite compares to the hauntingly beautiful cry of the Common Loon. Their distinct wails and tremolos are symbols of the wild north, but they need space, and their presence isn’t guaranteed.

Thanks to decades-long conservation efforts by a collection of organizations and volunteers, loons can find haven in Lake Bellaire’s north arm. GTRLC’s role in this effort has been to protect the land, and now, after years of patiently waiting, we have the opportunity to protect a key 28-acre parcel with undeveloped wetlands and 650 feet of shoreline. Successful protection will bring the protection totals on Lake Bellaire’s north arm to nearly two miles of shoreline.