When buried in sediment and shielded from the elements, tiny, nearly microscopic rush seeds can remain viable for decades.
Conservation
Trumpeter Swans – Creatures of Habit(at)
A recent study of 38 trumpeter swans in the Sandhills found 80 percent of swans that nested at a particular wetland or lake returned the following year.
Aquatic Restoration at Harlan County Lake
A $9.25-million aquatic ecosystem restoration project set to be completed this spring will removed 150,000 cubic yards of silt and dredge a channel between the cove and the lake.
Piping Plover 274
Beyond surviving thunderstorms and attracting many admirers, there’s something else special about Plover 274.
Ready to Fish in 2025
Excellent water quality and abundant aquatic vegetation have returned to Goose Lake Wildlife Management Area near Chambers, and fish populations have responded accordingly.
Threatened – Thick-billed Longspur
The thick-billed longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii) is listed as threatened in the state of Nebraska and is found out west in Banner, Kimball, Scotts Bluff and Sioux counties from April to November.