Report for America
The Bison that Protect One of Missouri’s Last Prairies
Before European settlement, the place that we call Missouri was home to millions of acres of tallgrass prairie, a grassland biome home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, like bison. Today, less than one percent of it remains. Bison once roamed North America with numbers in the millions. After government-sanctioned mass slaughter…
Citizen Scientists in the Midwest Help Experts Gather Environmental Data
A new policy brief from the United Nations argues that citizen science is crucial to global water security. Ground and surface water are facing increasing threats from pollution and climate change, and scientists need help. Citizen science, which is done by non-professional scientists, is part of the solution, according to the report. And it’s happening…
Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer
Kansas City is building a new $140 million Blue River Biosolids Facility designed to more efficiently convert solid waste into natural gas and fertilizer.
As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum
As Kansas City area landfills approach full capacity, more people are embracing upcycling as a sustainability strategic to divert waste.
Harvesting Change | Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland
Meet the people who are making Kansas City’s increasingly interconnected local food system more sustainable on multiple fronts.
Do We Have a Bid? Auctions Sell Produce by the Lot
Produce auctions in Missouri and Kansas allow wholesale buyers to shop local, offering a key link in the food distribution chain.
Kansas and Missouri Brace for Another Year of Drought
Missouri and Kansas remain in drought conditions. Meteorologists and water experts are working to figure out what producers should expect this growing season.
Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System
The New Roots farmer training program is a four-year apprenticeship with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC.
Kansas City PBS Welcomes New Report for America Corps Member
The Kansas City PBS newsroom, Flatland, is pleased to announce its newest Report for America corps member, Julie Freijat.
Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project
Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.