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To contact the Raptor
Resource Project regarding a talk, information, or assistance with
a nest box project, please email Bob Anderson, RRP director, at rrp@mchsi.com,
or call 563-382-6300.
About
Us
Established in 1988, the non-profit Raptor Resource Project
specializes in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and
owls. We establish and strengthen breeding populations of these raptors
by creating, improving, and maintaining nests and nest sites. In addition
to directly managing over twenty-three falcon, eagle, and owl nest sites,
we provide training in nest site creation and management across the United
States, reach more than 85,000 people each year through lectures, education
programs, and our website, and develop innovations in nest site management
and viewing that bring people closer to the world around them.
Our mission is to preserve and strengthen raptor populations, to expand
participation in raptor preservation, and to help foster the next generation
of preservationists. Our work deepens the connection between people and
the natural world, bringing benefits to both.
At present
time, we have two main peregrine recovery programs.
Mississippi
River Recovery Program
We began by releasing falcons. Now that so
many falcons are back, we monitor existing and probable nest sites,
improve
sites where necessary, band young, and collect data and blood samples.
Peregrine-Utility
Program
Begun by the Raptor Resource Project in 1990 at Xcel Energy’s
Alan King Plant in Bayport, Minnesota, peregrine-utility programs
have since
expanded throughout the United States and worldwide. Since 1990,
over 300 falcons have fledged from power plants along the Mississippi
and
its tributaries. Xcel Energy, Dairyland Power, Minnesota Power, Alliant
Energy, and other utility partners played a crucial role in returning
the peregrine to the river valley.
Donations
We are a 501c3 nonprofit
organization and do accept donations. If you are interested in contributing
to our raptor recovery work, please mail a check to: The Raptor
Resource Project
2729 Locust Road
Decorah, IA 52101
Your
donation is tax-deductible.
Board of
Directors
Executive Director: Robert Anderson
President: Robert MacIntyre
Treasurer/Secretary: Tracy Ensley
John Dingley
Jim Robinson
Ken Mueller
Randy Christman
Project Friends
The Raptor Resource Project would like to thank the following
people and organizations for assistance and encouragement.
You have made a difference!
| Iowa
Raptor Foundation |
The Decorah Izaak Walton League |
| Xcel
Energy |
Dave Kester |
| Minnesota
Power |
Bob Chapman |
| Dairyland
Power |
The Kingfisher Fund |
| Rochester
Gas & Electric |
The Gannet Foundation |
| Anoka
Electric Cooperative |
The IA Peregrine Recovery Team |
| Turner
Foundation |
Jim and Judy Brandenburg |
| The
Iowa DNR |
Pam Heidenrich |
| Luther
College |
Bob and Susan Hartzell |
| Wordwell |
The DeadBroke Saddle Club |
| Mike Miser |
Darryl Councilman |
| Eric Hennen |
The Decorah Audobon Society |
| Dennis Money |
Dave Wistead |
| Dr. Mike Myer |
Decorah Middle School |
| Chris Gormley |
Lansing Middle School |
| Trevor Davies |
Rodney Rolvang |
| John Dingley |
Amy Ries |
| National
Audubon Society |
Jim Fowler |
| USFWS Upper Fish & Wildlife
Refuge |
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| Effigy
Mounds Nat'l Monument |
| Teacher
Mark Ahlness and Class |
| The
Electric Power Research Inst. |
| Dan Orr |
| John Thiel |
| Tom Thompson |
| Jim Hill |
| Ken Mueller |
| John Tradewell |
| Chuck Kjos |
| Pat Schlarbaum |
| The
Coleman Foundation |
| Iowa
Public Television |
| Milly Churbuck |
| Orlan Love |
| Wisconsin
Electric Power Company |
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