Quantcast

Peoria Standard

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Efforts to preserve tallgrass prairies highlighted on National Prairie Day

Webp ukqzbnfvikql0162926c5gkgrcpj

State Representative Ryan Spain (il) | Representative Ryan Spain (R) 73rd District Deputy Republican Leader

State Representative Ryan Spain (il) | Representative Ryan Spain (R) 73rd District Deputy Republican Leader

On June 1, 2024, the significance of National Prairie Day was highlighted, emphasizing the need to preserve and restore tallgrass prairies in the United States. It is noted that only 1% of these prairies remain untouched.

National Prairie Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the critical role these ecosystems play. The University of Illinois provides further information on prairie preservation efforts.

MORE NEWS