Mountain-Prairie

Mountain-Prairie
About Us

Our region is defined by three distinct landscapes. In the east lie the central and northern Great Plains, primarily the vast mixed- and short-grass prairies. To the west rise the Rocky Mountains and the intermountain areas beyond the Continental Divide, including parts of the sprawling Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin. The northeastern part of the Region contains millions of shallow wetlands known as the “prairie potholes,” which produce a large portion of the continent’s waterfowl.

Our regional office is in Lakewood, Colorado.

In This Region
Colorado
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

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Regional Highlights

Two bald eagles perched along a nest
Half a century ago, the bald eagle was in danger of extinction. Conservationists helped lead a remarkable recovery, and in 2007 the bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species. This article touches on why the bald eagle inspires the awe and respect that it does.
Six river otters walk out on the frozen surface of a river in winter at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.
Here are some natural sights to look for in winter at national wildlife refuges.