In the Loess Canyons region of southwestern Nebraska, landowners are making serious headway in fighting back eastern red cedar trees.
Conservation
Fens Forever
Formed over thousands of years, fens are an important part of our natural history and are critical in cleaning our air and water.
Life Follows Water
Wetlands provide life, not only for the myriad species that call these unique landscapes home, but also for the people who live near them.
Deer Damage Control Permits – Finding a Balance
For the past decade, a Silver Creek farmer has invited Game and Parks to observe the deer populations and crop damage on his property in late May and early June. That has resulted in the issuance of a damage control permit.
Nebraska’s Obscure Prairie Milkvetches
Big, showy wildflower species get all the attention, while less eye-catching species, like the beautiful milkvetch, often go unnoticed.
A Backyard Prairie – An Acreage Transformed
The American mink is becoming increasingly prevalent in Nebraska’s landscapes and becoming an integral part in our aquatic ecosystems.