Bird Watching: Chaplin Lake, SK, a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve, 1 by Lilypon
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Lilypon wrote: As well as being the home for shorebirds, the main business of Chaplin also uses the sodium sulphate deposits of Chaplin Lake. Saskatchewan Minerals, a private company, harvests the sodium sulphate through an evaporation method. Additionally, Artemia Canada, a seasonal company, catches, and packages the brine shrimp that thrive in the salt water of Chaplin Lake. Both of these industries support the needs of shorebirds by ensuring an adequate supply of water in the spring and summer. |