Trumpeting the cause for wetlands - the Iowa swan story

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Trumpeter swans disappeared from Iowa by 1883. By the 20th century, this once wetland-rich state was transformed into an agricultural crop-rich state as wetlands were drained. Learn how trumpeter swans became ambassadors for wetland conservation in Iowa.In this webinar you will• Discover the unique Iowa swan story as the state tied its swan restoration program to the importance of wetland conservation and restoration. • Learn about the special Arkansas to Iowa swan connection. • Be inspired by Iowa's engagement and education programs as swans were restored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the help of the public. • Learn about the migratory movements of Iowa trumpeter swans and the survival of cygnets in their first winter!Presenters:Ron Andrews, retired, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Trumpeter Swan Restoration Coordinator, 1992-2010Dave Hoffman, Wildlife Research Technician, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Trumpeter Swan program 1994-2024Anna Buckardt Thomas, Avian Ecologist, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Project lead for Iowa's GPS/GSM swan tracking in the Midwest swan tracking project
This webinar is an educational program of the Trumpeter Swan Society www.trumpeterswansociety.org
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