On the morning of April 29, 2026, conservation partners caravanned to a saline wetland just outside the city limits of Lincoln for the important conservation work of reintroducing the larvae of an endangered species, the Salt Creek tiger beetle (SCTB), back into their unique habitat - the saline wetlands and their salt flats.
May is the American Wetlands Month, which provides us a vital opportunity to consider the importance of these ecosystems, their portrayal in popular culture and media, their current status, and how you can get involved in their conservation, all of which are essential to protecting Nebraskan landscapes.
Throughout the month, we will highlight different aspects of wetlands and their conservation. This article will focus on definitions, stories, and connections.
