Wild Prairie Colorado
Wild Prairie Colorado supports passive prairie dog relocation, which is a non-lethal, habitat-based method implemented in order to move prairie dogs away from development/ conflict zones without harming or directly handling them. Passive relocation involves the use of techniques like installing one-way doors on pivot burrows, planting specific vegetation in order to reduce visibility, and/or habitat changes to ensure prairie dogs move out of a location and into a more suitable area (an adjoining colony).
Wild Prairie Colorado believes every animal is an important and valued part of a healthy ecosystem. We do not use poison or other lethal methods when passively relocating prairie dogs. Our goal is to ensure both the wildlife and its habitat thrive long-term.
Prairie dogs are a keystone species. This means they support over 120 other species by providing homes, food, and healthy habitat. Losing a keystone species means a cascading collapse of the ecosystem’s structure and biodiversity.
Their digging and scratching helps spread the seeds of native plants, which provide food for local pollinators.
Why are prairie dogs so important to Colorado’s ecosystem?
Prairie dogs make soil HEALTHIER by bringing water down into lower layers, which provides moisture for native grasses and forbs to grow.
