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Welcome to the Dakota Prairie Grasslands,where pristine vistas inspire the imagination; where the rugged unspoiled beauty of the land invites exploration; and where the sights and sounds of the wide, rolling prairie stimulate the senses.
Map of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands
The Dakota Prairie Grasslands are not solid blocks of National Forest System lands; rather, they are intermingled with other federal, state, and privately owned lands. This mixed ownership pattern contributes to the uniqueness of the DPG. Each of the National Grasslands has a flavor all its own. From the savannas of the Grand and Cedar River National Grasslans to the rugged badlands of the Little Missouri National Grasslands and the rolling plains of the Sheyenne National Grasslands, visitors can enjoy the abundant wildlife and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Resource use on the grasslands include paleontological and archeological digs, oil and gas production, cattle grazing, and recreation.
The North Dakota Badlands Restoration Project was one of the 16 new projects selected under the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for Fiscal Year 2020.
Revised Demonstration Project (Appendix A of the Livestock Grazing Record of Decision for the Dakota Prairie Grasslands final Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan.
Direct questions to Leslie Ferguson, Grasslands Environmental Coordinator, at 701-989-7300.
