Let's face it, land is a limited resource. We count on it for everything. We grow our food on it. We build our houses on it. We travel across it for work, recreation, and just getting from Point A to Point B. The challenge we face is managing the land so it keeps working for us into the future. Explore More: Working Landscapes looks at the considerations it takes to blend all three of our ecological, economic, and social needs.

This site tells you the story of the Loess Hills of Western Iowa, gives you the problems surrounding working landscapes, and then takes a closer look to help you unravel the core issues. Take a look at and interact with the content. Discuss what you learn with other people, form your own opinion on the subjects, but always keep an open mind.