The Great Plains Infographic

The Great Plains is a diverse region of states where climate and water are a large of life. Although, changing climates, including increasing temperatures are taking a toll on the biodiversity found in the Great Plains. Development for energy production, land transformations for urban areas, and economic pressures to remove lands from conservation are creating threats to natural systems. 

The Great Plains were given the name "dustbowl" because it was hit with drought during the 1930s when drought was so strong that high winds were able to pick up the loose top soil from the ground causing dust storms. New agricultural and livestock practices will be needed, species will need to adapt to habitat fragmentation, and planning efforts will be advised for increasing climate change.

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 Traditions and Family Life. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2016, from http://greatplains.weebly.com/traditions-and-family-life.html  

 Great Plains. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2016, from http://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/impacts/greatplains.html 

 Dust Bowl. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/dust-bowl  

 National Climate Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2016, from http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/report/regions/great-plains