| The Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance Working for a New Future for the Sauk Prairie on the Badger Lands. |
| · | The native tallgrass prairie is the most endangered ecosystem in North America. |
| · | Tallgrass prairie once covered over 142 million acres. |
| · | Prairies once covered over 40 percent of the United States. |
| · | About 1 percent of the North American prairie still exists. |
| · | Prairies are made primarily of grasses, sedges, and flowering plants, with limited tree growth. |
| · | Over 100 plant species can occur in a prairie of less than 5 acres. |
| · | Natural competition by prairie plants reduces the occurrence of weeds. |
| · | In one acre of established prairie, there is an average of 24,000 pounds of roots! |
| · | When prairie roots die, they decompose to form organic matter; prairie soil is fertile soil! |
| · | Established prairie can absorb up to 9 inches of rainfall per hour before run-off occurs. |
| · | Fire is important to the development of the tallgrass prairie, as it prevents invading trees and shrubs from turning the prairie into woodland. |
| · | Oak savannas occur where prairies near the forest edge. |
| · | Up to 60 million bison grazed on the prairies of North America when the settlers first arrived; less than 600 remained by 1885. |
| · | Grazing increases the growth of prairie plants. |
| · | Prairie dogs, prairie chickens, hawks, foxes, and ferrets are all native prairie wildlife. |
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Our Goals Our mission statement and goals were developed as part of our strategic planning process in the spring of 2002, after incorporating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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FAQS We’re a young organization, but we’re proud of our membership and all they’ve accomplished over the last 10 years, on behalf of the prairie. Please read on… |
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History of the Badger Lands The history of the Badger Plant and the greater Sauk Prairie is an amalgam of many histories, beginning billions of years ago with the formation of some of the oldest and most durable rocks on earth... |
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Imagine! Badger presents the opportunity to provide endless recreational pursuits for area residents, including hiking, photography, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and camping. |
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Become a Member We have over 200 members and we are growing! We need your support to continue to work toward a community-based conservation future for Badger. |