Organization and Background

For the benefit of treasured wildlife, members of the Prairie Dog Coalition have dedicated themselves to the protection of imperiled prairie dogs and restoration of their ecosystems since 2001.

Over the last 150 years, there has been a 95% decline in the prairie dog population across North America.

We know that prairie dogs are a key species on which so many other species depend upon for survival. If the prairie dog becomes extinct, many other species will be threatened.

In order for hawks, owls, foxes, and ferrets to thrive, there must be a healthy prairie dog population. To that end, the Prairie Dog Coalition protects prairie dogs and safeguards our prairie ecosystems through:

Organization of concerned citizens through promotion of conservation projects, such as opposition to the poisoning of prairie dogs at Buffalo Gap National Grasslands;
Coordination of one of the most comprehensive databases available containing online links of publications and resources related to prairie dogs;
Collaboration between nonprofit organizations focused on prairie dog preservation and other entities such as Native American communities where extensive prairie dog habitat exists on tribal land.

Over 1,000 individual members and 34 organizations from Colorado and across the country form the Prairie Dog Coalition. Collectively we represent nearly four million Americans who are committed to the protection of wildlife.

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