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 Between the plow and the rifle, America's Serengeti was all but eliminated by 1900. When the smoke cleared, one of the richest ecosystems on the continent was reduced to a whisper in the wind. Now many are hopeful that some sections of the Great Plains can be restored. With fewer souls per square mile today than in pioneer times, many areas out west have tremendous potential to regenerate. Given proper stewardship, we can bring back the bison and the prairie dog in a series of large grassland preserves. Managing some areas for wildlife could also bring economic opportunities to towns that have been losing jobs and population steadily for decades. One group in Lincoln, the Grassland Foundation (formerly the Conservation Alliance of the Great Plains), is working to bring back the prairie in a way that benefits everyone. For more information, visit www.grasslandfoundation.org. |
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