“Sea of Grass" by Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty
About this episode
This episode discusses the ecological impact of European settlers on the American prairie as explored in 'Sea of Grass'.
The vast American prairie is an ecological marvel- home to bison, elk, wolves and prairie dogs. The changes made on this environment by European settlers and their agricultural methods are the subject of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie.”
People in this episode
Guests: Dave Hage, Josephine Marcotty
Topics covered
- ecology
- American prairie
- agriculture
- environmental change
- biodiversity
Keywords
- prairie
- bison
- elk
- wolves
- agricultural methods
- ecological marvel
- environmental changes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: European settlers
Books & works: Sea of Grass
Places: American Prairie
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