How Iowa Farmers and Wetlands Brought Back the Trumpeter Swan
Published
7/21/2026
After disappearing from Iowa for over a century, trumpeter swans are making a massive comeback. Discover how Iowa farmers, landowners, and conservation partners build shallow wetlands that act as "nature's kidneys." These spaces filter water across the agricultural landscape to improve water quality while creating thriving habitats for native wildlife to nest, forage, and raise families.
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