Black Sunday: When a Dust Storm Swallowed the Great Plains
Ninety years ago, the worst dust storm in American history blasted the Great Plains. The Dust Bowl had arrived.
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In the Great Plains, Landowners Are Banking On the Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Survival
The best bet to save the imperiled species may be a system that pays farmers and ranchers to protect its grassland home.
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Birding Bucket List: Tour America’s ‘Duck Factory’ in the Bird-Packed Prairie Pothole Region
Glacier-carved fields and ephemeral wetlands provide a crucial stopover for long-distance migrants and prolific breeding ...
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'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and ...
Oklahoma Senate Democrats change venue for Lawton Town Hall to accommodate larger audience
The “Oklahoma Speaks” town hall meeting will now be held in the Prairie Building Sunset Room at the Great Plains Coliseum.
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Learn how bison shaped the Illinois prairie
Author and natural history educator Cindy Crosby will discuss how the tallgrass prairie, Illinois’ original garden, has been shaped by bison during a presentation at 7 p.m. April 1. The event is ...
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
When Nicole Taylor and her family moved to their new home in the South Carolina mountains six months ago, the gorgeous view ...
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Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they're declining in the US, report shows
Loss of grasslands habitat and a prolonged drought affecting the wetlands of the Great Plains' prairie pothole region have taken a toll. Among all waterfowl, numbers are down 20% since 2014 ...