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Trumpeter Swans

Trumpeter Swans

"OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS"
Trumpeter Swans


The loss of prime wetland nesting sites and over harvest of the swan back in the 1800's just about made it extinct on the Iowa landscape and the Continental United States.

Only 69 swans remained in the Continental United States by the 1930's. Iowa initiated the Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program in 1993. It's goal is to have 15 nesting pairs by the year 2003.
" THE TRUMPETER SWANS NEED OUR HELP."

We not only owe it to the Trumpeters, but for Iowa's future generations. Let's make sure that our grandchildren will have the opportunity to view this magnificent bird on our remaining wetlands here in Iowa.

For more information, please contact:

Ron Andrews 
Iowa Department Of Natural Resource 
 1203 North Shore Drive  
Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 - 3517
Phone: ( 641 ) 357-3517

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