The Tallgrass Prairie Center restores native vegetation for the benefit of society and environment through research, education, and technology.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS



Value added commodity for farmers

Increased transport and processing opportunities

Increased sales for native prairie seed nurseries in Iowa

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS



Improved habitat for wildlife

Increased local biodiversity-plants and animals

Improved air quality by reducing carbon and other harmful emissions

Increased carbon stored in the soil (^ Click on image to view larger)

Reduced fertilizer and pesticides- improving groundwater quality

Improved water quality by filtering sediments and pollutants

Reduced soil erosion on marginal land

SOCIAL BENEFITS



Restoring a historic landscape

Increased aesthetic

Educational opportunity

Email: dave.williams@uni.edu | Phone: 319-273-7957