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The Sound of Water

Isle Royale National Park

Listen to the sound of water recorded in Isle Royale National Park. Public-domain recording by the National Park Service.

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The Sound of Water
Public domain (US NPS)by NPSNational Park Service
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About this sound

string quartet performed by Superior String Alliance Chamber Players at 2023 Pine Mountain Music Festival, Rock Harbor Auditorium, Isle Royale National Park; composed for the 80th anniversary of Isle Royale National Park by Libby Meyer

Why parks record sound

The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.

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