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The Administration for Community Living released a national strategy to support family caregivers. The national strategy is the first of its kind on this subject.

The Administration for Community Living released a national strategy to support family caregivers. The national strategy is the first of its kind on this subject.

The Administration for Community Living released a national strategy to support family caregivers. The national strategy is the first of its kind on this subject.

Croplands in the Upper Great Plains expanded 584,600 acres per year between 2015 and 2019, while grasslands contracted at an annual rate of 448,600 acres over the same span.

The North Dakota state bird is the Western meadowlark, a familiar, yet declining, songbird who’s melody booms across the prairie with its rich, flute-like call and equally glowing yellow feathers.

North Dakotas Western meadowlark: A bird in need

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department on Monday unveiled a plan to bring landowners, conservation groups, scientists, and others together to restore native grasslands. The agency said North Dakota has lost more than 70% of its native prairie, which is essential for wildlife, pollinators, ranching operations and communities.

The state has lost 60% of its estimated 5 million acres of wetlands and 70% of its native grassland. This has contributed to the plight of the meadowlark.

The state has lost 60% of its estimated 5 million acres of wetlands and 70% of its native grassland. This has contributed to the plight of the meadowlark.

The state has lost 60% of its estimated 5 million acres of wetlands and 70% of its native grassland. This has contributed to the plight of the meadowlark.