80% of Their Habitat is Gone.
Our Actions Decide the Future.
80% of Their Habitat is Gone. Our Actions Decide the Future.
Past
Where We Were
Past
Where We Were
Past
Where We Were
Past
Where We Were
Past
Where We Were
The vast grasslands of North America have provided essential ecosystem services for the world with everything from purifying the air, to supporting some of the best agriculture land there is, to the ability to sustain countless species found no where else.
One of those species, the Lesser Prairie Chicken, has historically served as a key indicator of the land's health. This balanced environment of biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining life around the planet, both human and ecological, and yet now, the prairie ecosystem is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
The vast grasslands of North America have provided essential ecosystem services for the world with everything from purifying the air, to supporting some of the best agriculture land there is, to the ability to sustain countless species found no where else.
One of those species, the Lesser Prairie Chicken, has historically served as a key indicator of the land's health. This balanced environment of biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining life around the planet, both human and ecological, and yet now, the prairie ecosystem is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
The vast grasslands of North America have provided essential ecosystem services for the world with everything from purifying the air, to supporting some of the best agriculture land there is, to the ability to sustain countless species found no where else.
One of those species, the Lesser Prairie Chicken, has historically served as a key indicator of the land's health. This balanced environment of biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining life around the planet, both human and ecological, and yet now, the prairie ecosystem is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
The vast grasslands of North America have provided essential ecosystem services for the world with everything from purifying the air, to supporting some of the best agriculture land there is, to the ability to sustain countless species found no where else.
One of those species, the Lesser Prairie Chicken, has historically served as a key indicator of the land's health. This balanced environment of biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining life around the planet, both human and ecological, and yet now, the prairie ecosystem is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
The vast grasslands of North America have provided essential ecosystem services for the world with everything from purifying the air, to supporting some of the best agriculture land there is, to the ability to sustain countless species found no where else.
One of those species, the Lesser Prairie Chicken, has historically served as a key indicator of the land's health. This balanced environment of biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining life around the planet, both human and ecological, and yet now, the prairie ecosystem is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
Present
Present
Present
Present
Where We Are Now
Where We Are Now
Today, the picture is starkly different. The vast majority of the prairie’s habitat has been lost due to human development, agriculture, and energy expansion. The once-thriving population of millions of Lesser Prairie Chickens has plummeted to numbers around 25,000-30,000 birds.
This massive habitat loss doesn’t just threaten the Lesser Prairie Chicken…it disrupts the entire prairie ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil health, and even agricultural and ranching productivity.
The decline of this keystone species reflects the broader environmental imbalance, with significant consequences for the economy, the health of the land itself, and the communities that call this land home.
Today, the picture is starkly different. The vast majority of the prairie’s habitat has been lost due to human development, agriculture, and energy expansion. The once-thriving population of millions of Lesser Prairie Chickens has plummeted to numbers around 25,000-30,000 birds.
This massive habitat loss doesn’t just threaten the Lesser Prairie Chicken…it disrupts the entire prairie ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil health, and even agricultural and ranching productivity.
The decline of this keystone species reflects the broader environmental imbalance, with significant consequences for the economy, the health of the land itself, and the communities that call this land home.
Today, the picture is starkly different. The vast majority of the prairie’s habitat has been lost due to human development, agriculture, and energy expansion. The once-thriving population of millions of Lesser Prairie Chickens has plummeted to numbers around 25,000-30,000 birds.
This massive habitat loss doesn’t just threaten the Lesser Prairie Chicken…it disrupts the entire prairie ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil health, and even agricultural and ranching productivity.
The decline of this keystone species reflects the broader environmental imbalance, with significant consequences for the economy, the health of the land itself, and the communities that call this land home.
Future
Without intervention
Future
Without intervention
Future
Without intervention
Future
Without intervention
Future
Without intervention
Without immediate intervention, the prairie’s future—and the future of the Lesser Prairie Chicken—grows increasingly bleak. Continued habitat loss, driven by a traditional development model that treats all the benefits of prairie ecosystems as economic externalities, could lead to the species and the entire biome's extinction.
As the Lesser Prairie Chicken disappears, the delicate balance of the ecosystem will unravel further, leading to a cascade of biodiversity loss. Soil degradation, reduced air and water quality, and weakened agricultural productivity will follow, threatening both the environment and the livelihoods that depend on it.
The prairie, once a vast and vital landscape, risks becoming a fragmented and barren shadow of its former self.
Without immediate intervention, the prairie’s future—and the future of the Lesser Prairie Chicken—grows increasingly bleak. Continued habitat loss, driven by a traditional development model that treats all the benefits of prairie ecosystems as economic externalities, could lead to the species and the entire biome's extinction.
As the Lesser Prairie Chicken disappears, the delicate balance of the ecosystem will unravel further, leading to a cascade of biodiversity loss. Soil degradation, reduced air and water quality, and weakened agricultural productivity will follow, threatening both the environment and the livelihoods that depend on it.
The prairie, once a vast and vital landscape, risks becoming a fragmented and barren shadow of its former self.
Without immediate intervention, the prairie’s future—and the future of the Lesser Prairie Chicken—grows increasingly bleak. Continued habitat loss, driven by a traditional development model that treats all the benefits of prairie ecosystems as economic externalities, could lead to the species and the entire biome's extinction.
As the Lesser Prairie Chicken disappears, the delicate balance of the ecosystem will unravel further, leading to a cascade of biodiversity loss. Soil degradation, reduced air and water quality, and weakened agricultural productivity will follow, threatening both the environment and the livelihoods that depend on it.
The prairie, once a vast and vital landscape, risks becoming a fragmented and barren shadow of its former self.
The Future
The Future
Where We’re Going
The Future
Where We’re Going
The Future
Where We’re Going
Imagine a future where energy companies and ranchers benefit from the same mission— create a sustainably developed energy supply while restoring and protecting the prairie. A world where economic development and nature are no longer at odds.
The land, once in decline, now thrives, not through sacrifice, but through a new way of thinking. A world where preserving nature is not just a noble effort but a practical, sustainable, and profitable one. A place where industries see the value in safeguarding habitats, and landowners are empowered to protect the ecosystems they love in a financially meaningful way.
This future is within reach, driven by an innovative solution that aligns the interests of conservation with economic progress. So, what is this powerful force that’s turning the tide for our land? Scroll down to discover the key that’s unlocking this new era of balance and restoration.
Imagine a future where energy companies and ranchers benefit from the same mission— create a sustainably developed energy supply while restoring and protecting the prairie. A world where economic development and nature are no longer at odds.
The land, once in decline, now thrives, not through sacrifice, but through a new way of thinking. A world where preserving nature is not just a noble effort but a practical, sustainable, and profitable one. A place where industries see the value in safeguarding habitats, and landowners are empowered to protect the ecosystems they love in a financially meaningful way.
This future is within reach, driven by an innovative solution that aligns the interests of conservation with economic progress. So, what is this powerful force that’s turning the tide for our land? Scroll down to discover the key that’s unlocking this new era of balance and restoration.
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Our key to the bright future…
Conservation Banking.
What is it?
What are we protecting?
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
What are we protecting?
Our Strongholds
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will give us the foundation for a stable and sustainable population.
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will give us the foundation for a stable and sustainable population.
Through conservation banking and stronghold creation, it is possible to restore prairie habitats, protect genetic diversity, and increase the entire Lesser Prairie Chicken population. The goal is to achieve and exceed that stated 10-year average population goal of 67,000 birds. This will give us the foundation for a stable and sustainable population.
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