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Sunset over Holloman Lake,

Sunset over Holloman Lake,

with White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) flying by.

Credit: Andrew B. Johnson

As part of his PFAS contamination research, Professor Christopher Witt

As part of his PFAS contamination research, Professor Christopher Witt

gathers duck decoys from Holloman Lake at twilight.

South end of Holloman Lake

South end of Holloman Lake

showing the dam that was installed in the 1960's.

Credit: Jean-Luc Cartron

The Snowy Plover

The Snowy Plover

(Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) is a rare species that breeds along the margins of Holloman Lake.

Credit: Michael J. Andersen

American Coot (Fulica americana),

American Coot (Fulica americana),

one of the species heavily contaminated with PFAS at Holloman Lake.

Credit: Michael J. Andersen

Male Redhead (Aythya americana),

Male Redhead (Aythya americana),

one of the duck species subject to PFAS contamination at Holloman Lake.

Credit: Michael J. Andersen

Forever chemicals reach extraordinary levels in wildlife at Holloman Air Force Base

February 21, 2024

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