Sagebrush Steppe: Past, Present, and Future

I will create a 10-minute documentary film exploring the sagebrush steppe ecosystem of the Western United States. Through a literature review and expert interviews, I will craft a storyline that is informative and engaging for non-scientific audiences. The film will explore the expansion of European settlement of the West and the impacts that has had on the sage-steppe ecosystem. It will also cover the natural history, ecology, and current research being conducted in sage steppe. The objective of this project is to inform the public about the history and unique characteristic of this dynamic and often underappreciated landscape and the challenges it faces. With this information, citizens who live in or near sagebrush steppe will develop a deeper appreciation of this ecosystem, a necessary prerequisite for engaging in its conservation.