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Missouri Native Grasslands Collaborative

MoNGC Mission Statement


"The MoNGC seeks to promote all aspects of Missouri native grasslands, implement the recommendations of stakeholders, elevate public awareness, and support those who want to make an impact for the benefit of current and future generations."

MoNGC Collaborative Goals

  • Expand Native Plantings

    Expansion of native grassland plantings is crucial given the continued loss of native

    grassland acres in the state, the continued loss of native biodiversity, and the vital ecosystem

    functions that healthy native grasslands provide - in rural, suburban and urban parts of

    Missouri.

  • Retain Native Grassland Remnants

    Less than 0.1% of our original Missouri prairies remain. Cattle producers and other landowners

    are vital to keeping the remaining native prairie grasslands on the landscapе.

  • Advance Science and Education

    To fulfill our vision, we will apply and share research to promote BMPs for native grassland

    expansion and sustainability, educate landowners, homeowners and decision makers AND

    support programs that benefit native grasslands.

  • Enhance Communication and Collaboration

    The MoNGC network can be utilized to enhance coordination, communication and

    collaboration among partners, interested landowners and homeowners. Promote the native

    plant/seed industry to ensure we have the materials to facilitate new plantings.

  • Support for communities, homeowners, producers and landowners.

    The MoNGC will work to expand or improve native

    grasslands to address a variety of

    resource, economic and social concerns.

Sponsors

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