Where We Work
The PPJV covers one-third of North America’s Prairie Pothole Region (PPR), including portions of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Just 20% of the grassland in the PPR is protected, which equates to only 6% of the historic extent of grassland area.
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Conservation through Partnerships
Photo: Mitch Kezar for the SD Grassland Coalition and USDA-NRCS
Grassland Bird Habitat Conservation
The PPJV hosts 45-90% of the continental breeding populations for several grassland bird species that are experiencing some of the steepest population declines. The loss of over 70 million acres of grasslands in the PPJV has made grassland birds one of the most imperiled guilds in North America.
Our Amazing Grasslands
“The Prairie Pothole Region serves as a crucial area for breeding waterfowl and shorebirds. Small, shallow wetlands surrounded by grasslands and muddy flats provide an ideal environment for reproduction. The migration, staggered over weeks, includes a great variety of waterfowl and shorebirds, including Canada geese, killdeer, mallards, northern pintails, and snow geese. Conservation efforts aim to ensure the continued well-being of populations of waterfowl and other birds throughout the entire ecosystem.”
- Edmunds County SD
Keep In Touch
Keep up with the latest news on bird and habitat conservation efforts across the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture!