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This three panel triptych illustrates historical, predevelopment conditions in the North Central United States, in comparison to the current state, and future trajectory of land and water use. Historically, the region adapted and rebounded from droughts, however, with human use and climate change, the resilience of the North Central United States against drought is reaching an unknown state.
Historical, predevelopment conditions in the…
A 2D cross-section of US topography, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
Coast to coast USA 2D
The Northern Great Plains Network consists of 13 park units located in the Dakotas, Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. This network consists of 11 ecoregions.
Northern Great Plains Network National Park…
Some of the most common threats to the national parks ecosystems include those to quality of air, quality and quantity of available water, and the parks native species. Prescribed fire is used to prevent uncontrolled forest fires and to reduce the growth of nonnative species.
Generic Resources and Threats to the Northern…
While Jewel Cave is currently in pristine condition there are several threats that could potential damage this site. These threats include the pollution of ground water that seeps into the cave at various points and visitor impacts.
Jewel Cave National Monument Threats and Features
The Niobrara River is where six major biomes converge to form a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Threats to the river arise from fire exclusion leading to the expansion of ponderosa pine into grassland area, changes in microclimates, the spread of invasive plants and the high volume of visitors during peak periods.
Niobrara National Scenic River Resources and…
Illustration of plains base with mountains, aquifer, and braided river system
Plains 3D: mountains, aquifer, and braided river…
Illustration of plains base with mountains, aquifer, sandstone outcrop, and cave system
Plains 3D: mountains, caves, sandstone outcrop…
Illustration of Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)
Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)
Illustration of mountain range with plains and road
Mountain range 3D: plains and road
Illustration of Bouteloua dactyloides (Buffalo Grass)
Bouteloua dactyloides (Buffalo Grass)
Illustration of Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)
Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)
illustration of Pascopyrum smithii (Western Wheatgrass)
Pascopyrum smithii (Western Wheatgrass)
Illustration of Geomys bursarius (Plains Pocket Gopher)
Geomys bursarius (Plains Pocket Gopher)
Illustration of a tipi or teepee, popularized by Native Americans of the Great Plains.
Tipi/Teepee (Plains Indians)
Illustration of Equus quagga (Plains Zebra)
Equus quagga (Plains Zebra)
Illustration of mountain range with eroded and unwarped plateau
Mountain range 3D: eroded and unwarped plateau
Illustration of plain base with mountains and lake
Plain 3D: mountains and lake
Illustration of simple plains base with soil layers
Plain 3D: simple with soil layers
Illustration of mountain range with plain and water table in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado, USA
Mountain range 3D: plain and water table (Great…
Illustration of mountain range with plain, rivers, and lakes
Mountain range 3D: plain, rivers, and lakes
Illustration of simple plains base
Plain 3D: simple

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