What's Next for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken?

May 4, 2021  19:00 - 20:00

(GMT -5:00) Central Time

Event URL:  https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer-and-attend-events/find-local-events-and-opportunities/kansas-les
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

The elusive, shy prairie-chicken is one symbol of the prairie that is in trouble. 

Known as an indicator species, if you have lots of prairie-chickens, then the prairie is in good shape—and the opposite is true. Lesser prairie-chicken, the slightly smaller cousin to the greater prairie-chicken, can only be found in five states: Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Following the original petition to list in 1995, lesser prairie-chickens were listed in 2014 as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.  A lawsuit challenging the listing ended in a judge vacating the decision in 2015.  Another petition for listing was received in 2016, with a finding anticipated in mid-May 2021.

So what does the future hold for this charismatic bird? Join us for a conversation with experts and prairie-chicken lovers to talk through what can be done to help the lesser prairie-chicken. Whether you are a bird-watcher hoping to catch a glimpse for your life list, a rancher wondering what the listing decision means for your operation, or a concerned nature lover, this webinar is for you. Register now.