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Conservation Works

Across Nebraska, Conservation Works because people are restoring the balance between people, land, and wildlife. Their efforts often happen quietly, one habitat, one community, and one partnership at a time, creating lasting change for generations to come.

Featuring field stories from across Nebraska and studio interviews filmed in Nebraska Public Media's Ron Hull Studio, this series features conservationists, scientists and educators working together to conserve the state’s natural resources while maintaining productive working landscapes. Their efforts demonstrate how collaboration, innovation and stewardship can produce measurable results.

From the return of trumpeter swans to the Sandhills and the recovery of bighorn sheep near Gering to prairie restoration projects and efforts to protect endangered fish and wildlife, "Conservation Works" highlights the people and programs helping preserve Nebraska's natural heritage for future generations.

Throughout the season, viewers will visit some of Nebraska's most scenic landscapes, including the Sandhills, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Fort Robinson State Park and the Missouri River, while learning how conservation efforts affect communities across the state.

Classroom-ready educational resources inspired by the series are also in development.

"Conservation Works" is a production of Nebraska Public Media. It was produced in partnership with Nebraska Game and Parks and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

Host Carlee Moates visits with Mike Bullerman, Restoration Director at Prairie Plains Resource Institute, about how native prairie seeds are used to restore Nebraska's grasslands.

Host Carlee Moates on the Conservation Works set.

Conservation Works host Carlee Moates holds a 3.5 pound Blomberg's toad during her visit to the Amphibian Conservation Area at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium..