Restoring the prairie: Buffalo thrive at Nachusa

Restoring the prairie: Buffalo thrive at Nachusa

FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill. (WGN) — The opportunity to see a herd of buffalo grazing in the wild isn't something that requires a trip to the Great Plains states. In fact, the chance to do so will only take a 100-mile drive from Chicago. It might be one of the best kept secrets of the Midwest. Just two hours west of the Windy City lies one of the largest protected sanctuaries in the United States, complete with a full herd of bison, all of which is open…

How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored » Yale Climate Connections

A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change. The post How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.