This Land Is Part of Us: Washington’s shrub-steppe ecosystem
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2021
- A short film produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Northwest. Learn more and get involved at:
wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats | www.conservationnw.org/sagela...
The shrub-steppe of central Washington’s Columbia Basin is a land of rich biodiversity, vibrant communities and poignant beauty. It is a place both iconic and increasingly at-risk.
Here, at the northern extent of the great “Sagebrush Sea” that once sprawled across much of the American West, growing collaboration between agencies, Native American tribes, conservation organizations, local landowners and other partners seeks to preserve and restore shrub-steppe ecosystems while supporting cultural and economic values.
Despite impacts from severe wildfires and habitat fragmentation, recovery programs are underway for species such as sage-grouse, pygmy rabbits, sharp-tailed grouse and pronghorn antelope, while efforts including the Arid Lands Initiative and Conservation Reserve Program foster constructive partnership for the future of Washington’s shrub-steppe.
For wildlife lovers, hunters and anglers, Indigenous peoples, farmers and ranchers, outdoor recreationists and so many others, this land is no desert devoid of life, This Land is Part of Us.
Beautiful video. Thanks for the work you do to save these magical places.
Awesome video.
Gorgeous work. Thank you for ya'll's commitment to preserving sacred land.
We have one pygmy bunny who survived our wild fire last Labor Day weekend. Okanogan County, on the reservation, elevation is 2240 feet.
WOW! Fantastic video! Although I grew up in the Puget Sound area, eastern WA landscapes are dear to me, particularly the smell of the sage brush. This outstanding video drives home the unique beauty and diversity of this part of our state - thank you Conservation Northwest. This great work is why I'm a monthly donor.
Thank you so much for your kind words and your support!
FANTASTIC!!! Reminds me of all the nature shots I shot when i was younger out west. GREAT.
Lovely. Thank you so much for your work in protecting and restoring these beautiful lands, and advocating for the wildlife that call these areas home. I was very saddened to hear that much of the pygmy rabbit habitat was burned during this past year's wildfires. Poor little critters.
Great job! Excellent footage, info, interviews, compelling-- nice filming...bravo!
your hard work putting this together is so appreciated. Love the NW.
Beautiful video! It’s so wonderfully illustrates why we love that land.
Epic!! Thanks for making this! I had no idea there was so much biodiversity!
Great video
Strange, beautiful, haunting landscape and all within a half day's drive from the Puget Sound.
Fabulous job on an important issue...
Unfortunately WDFW spend most of its money studying instead of doing something about it.
Love how they show flowers, and green...folks, that two weeks at most before the oppressive heat hits. Record wildfires are not only do to climate change but from added moisture directly attributed to irrigation, and cheatgrass. With the exception of Deer, the rest of the animals, reptiles, and birds are hard to find now than at any other time of my life, and that includes Coyotes. Winters are no better. Exceptional winters like this one do add a little beauty because everything is white in stead of tan/brown. Most are just overcast and damp and that starts the first of October. Springs really blow, literally. From March to the end of May you can count on 20 mile an hour winds daily, and once or twice a week it will blow in the 40's. As for enjoying the landscape, Basalt, or other attractions, forget it. What is easy to access is already taken by traveling drug trade, or you get harrased by the local sheriffs or even the WDFW because of the drug trading. I think of eastern Washington/Columbia basin as merica's cat box, and it is. Excuse the euphemism, but this film does a great job of polishing a "turd"