Topic: Wetlands
The northern midwestern U.S. once consisted of grasslands and wetlands. But, in the last century, much of that was converted to cropland. Today on Earth and Sky, we learn about a conservation program to restore this area.
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The prairie pothole region of the northern U.S. and Canada is built on a foundation of natural wetlands that look like potholes in the earth. On today’s Earth and Sky, find out why prairie potholes are important.
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The most important conservation issue in California today — is water. Most California water is found in the northern part of the state — while most of the human population is further south. Wetlands restoration — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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