Welcoming Spring with 11th Generation!
Eleventh generation of prairie dogs in the Mountain Meadows west of Sedalia, Colorado.
Dear Friends of the Prairies,
As the days grow warmer and the Mountain Meadow prairies burst into vibrant green and wildflower color, we celebrate a beautiful milestone: the arrival of the 11th generation of our beloved Mountain Meadow Prairie Dogs who were rescued and relocated by our organization and all of you who support us.
Mountain Meadow Prairies
These playful pups carry the spirit of resilience and hope. It was this very colony that sparked our organization’s founding, and they continue to inspire everything we do.
We remain fiercely devoted to protecting them and their mountain meadow home in perpetuity. Their survival is a living reminder of what’s possible when we stand together.
The Accelerating Crisis Facing Our Prairies
Yet even as we welcome new life, an urgent crisis is unfolding around us. Prairie communities are being destroyed at an accelerating pace. Habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and reckless development are wiping out the complex underground societies that prairie dogs have built over generations.
This destruction is not slowing; it is speeding up. And it threatens far more than just prairie dogs. It endangers the entire web of life that depends on healthy grasslands.We also face serious policy threats that demand our immediate attention:
Initiative 302 — the proposed “Right to Hunt and Fish” constitutional amendment — would prioritize hunting and fishing above science-based wildlife management. We must unite to defeat this measure.
The citizens initiative to ban the commercial sale of wildlife fur passed an important milestone at the CPW Commission, but hunters are actively working to stop final approval. The Commission is scheduled to vote on the final language at their September meeting. CPW's staff will cover this critical issue at the July meeting in Ignacio and we need all of you to get involved. Keep an out out for our June newsletter.
Two citizen petitions that deserve your strong support (these will be decided by the CPW Commission):
End Target Shooting of Prairie Dogs on Public LandsThis will go before the Commission in the near future. Please stay tuned to our newsletters andFacebook page to keep on top of actions and dates.
Elevate Science in Wildlife Decision-Making This is another excellent Citizen's petition submitted by ethical hunters to ensure the best science is used to protect wildlife. This is well worth a read!
A petition we must strongly oppose:
The proposal to encourage hazing of mountain lions, called "The Adverse Conditioning Program" submitted by an unethical hound owner, Seth Brandsetter, who would personally profit if it passes. This clear conflict of interest should not be allowed to shape our wildlife policy.
It’s Time to Stand Up Together
This is not a moment to stay silent. The destruction of our prairie communities is accelerating, and our wildlife is running out of time. If we want to protect what remains, we must get involved.
Every action, every conversation, every voice raised matters.
Real change only happens when good people decide to show up and fight for who they love.
Join our Action Group today and become part of the solution. We host powerful Zoom meetings during the first week of every month to share updates, strategize, and take coordinated action together.
Together, we can turn the tide. Colorado's wildlife, and all future generations, are counting on us.
Support Prairie Protection: Your Donation Makes a Difference!
Your generosity is the heartbeat of Prairie Protection’s mission to preserve our vital ecosystems! Every dollar you contribute powers our work to advocate for stronger environmental policies and safeguard the rich biodiversity of our prairies.
Please consider making a gift today to sustain our efforts. Your financial support enables us to monitor government policies, implement critical protections for biotic communities, and ensure our prairies thrive for future generations. If you can’t join us in the field, your donation is the next best way to create a lasting impact!
Donate Online: Prairie Protection
Or at Colorado Gives: Colorado Gives Donation for Prairie Protection.
Donate by Mail: For a tax-deductible donation, please make your check payable to Prairie Protection and send it to:
Prairie Protection
PO Box 497
Sedalia, CO 80135
Thank you for standing with us!
For the Prairies,
Deanna Meyer
Executive Director
