Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard

"Prairie restoration is not for wimps!"

Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.

By Rebecca Kessler

Full Story: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/1231/Restoring-US-native-prairies-acre-by-acre-yard-by-yard?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItem

American Prairie Reserve http://www.americanprairie.org/