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Preserving Washington’s Shrub-Steppe

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Produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Conservation Northwest, and filmmakers Ted Grudowski and Darrin Gunkel, This Land Is Part of Us shows the importance of shrub-steppe in central Washington’s Columbia Basin. It’s a land of rich biodiversity, vibrant communities, and poignant beauty. But after severe wildfires and destructive habitat fragmentation, a few groups are stepping in to forge a sustainable future for this unique ecosystem.

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