In 2015, 30 pairs of American burying beetles were transferred from the Nebraska Sandhills to Ohio for breeding and reintroduction.
Conservation
A Day With a Conservation Officer
Conservation officer Cory Krause of West Point talks about his job protecting Nebraska’s natural resources.
Prairie Seeds in Winter
Seeds are plants’ life blood: its agent of dispersal to new habitats, as well as the foundation of its next generation.
WMA Habitat Fuels Songbird Migration
Migration is a critically important event in the lives of many avian species. This period accounts for over a quarter of the annual cycle for some birds and is extremely risky as individual birds travel long distances through unfamiliar areas.
Targeted Conservation for Pheasants
Similar to many surrounding states, Nebraska’s ring-necked pheasant populations have experienced long-term declines – a trend driven largely by continued habitat loss.
Honoring a Conservation Legend – Jim Douglas
After 47 years of service, including nine years serving as director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Jim Douglas is retiring.