SERVICE RELEASES DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF MUTE SWANS IN THE ATLANTIC FLYWAY

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released a draft environmental assessment for the management of mute swans in the Atlantic flyway. The assessment analyzes the consequences of actions to minimize the damage caused by the increasing numbers of mute swans. Implementation of the management plan will protect resources such as wetlands, native fish and wildlife populations, personal property, agricultural resources, and address human health and safety issues.