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Where do sandhill cranes migrate” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Melissa!
Today’s Wonder of the Day takes us to the great state of Nebraska. Full of sandhills, prairies, and mesas, the region’s natural landscape is a sight to behold. Nebraska also contains more miles of river than any other state in the U.S.
This large river system includes the Platte River, which stretches from western Nebraska across the state. On the state’s eastern border, it joins the Missouri River. Farther east, it meets the Mississippi.
The Platte is a wide, shallow body of water. It’s a source of irrigation for Nebraska farmers. Without it, the state’s corn and soybean crops would need another source of water. The Platte is also important to many species of wildlife, especially birds.
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BY Press Release | April 9, 2021
In total, 4,970 wells were measured across Nebraska last spring, and there was an average increase of 1.58 feet in them statewide.
Groundwater levels rose significantly across most of Nebraska from January 2019 to January 2020, and the state received so much precipitation over that period that a new color was added to the 2019-20 precipitation map included in the recently released 2020 Nebraska Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report.
âWe ran out of blues, so we had to go to purple,â said Aaron Young, a geologist with the University of NebraskaâLincolnâs School of Natural Resources and lead author of the report.
KNHAP press release
The grassroots Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP), a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska.
The mission of the Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership is to connect communities and attractions, instill pride of place, and promote immersive experiences for residents and visitors to enhance appreciation for the region’s unique landscape and nationally significant cultural history.
Heritage tourism is considered one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry and equates to a $171 billion annual spend. The National Trust defines heritage tourism as “travel to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, historic and n