Columbia Plateau

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Hills of prairie and shrub-steppe

A striking landscape is punctuated by wild rivers, and hills of prairie and shrub-steppe. Ranching and agriculture support the local economy.

Regional priorities

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    Protect intact and functional prairie and shrub-steppe habitat from land-use conversion and degradation.

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    Restore native plant species, habitat functions, and ecological processes on affected lands.

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    Raise awareness of the benefits of conservation in prairie and shrub-steppe landscapes.

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    Invest time in the area to learn more and build relationships to determine how we can be most helpful in local conservation efforts.

Key projects in this region