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Department of Interior Funds Assist Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve with Natural and Cultural Preservation Projects

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A map showing existing vegetation conditions at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

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News Release Date: March 8, 2024
Contact: Kristen Hase, 620-273-8494

Strong City, Kansas - The Department of the Interior has announced its investment as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. This funding will support climate restoration and resilience projects over the next decade, specifically aimed at safeguarding America’s 425+ national park areas for future generations. National parks throughout the country will utilize this financial support to mitigate the effects of climate change, protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, and create conservation employment opportunities.

Within the scope of this initiative, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will receive a portion of the funding to enhance cultural resource documentation and bolster treatment plans in response to climate change impacts. Specifically, the project will focus on evaluating the vegetation surrounding the Spring Hill Ranch headquarters and devising a planting plan accompanied by landscape maintenance guidelines. The goal is to minimize current and potential threats to the ranch headquarters while adapting to changing environmental conditions.

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