Tewaukon Wetland Management District

Established in 1960, the District manages both U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties. The District protects northern tallgrass prairie, one of the most threatened ecosystems in North America. Migratory birds associated with both the Central Flyway and Mississippi Flyway come together at the in this area, leading to a diverse mix of bird species. Grassland and wetland habitats in the District provide food, water, shelter, and space for a variety of wildlife species, ranging from inconspicuous butterflies to large, elegant tundra swans.