14 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2018-2022 Focus on the Future
Conserving and fostering healthy ecosystems
benefits Nebraska's fish, wildlife and outdoor
recreational opportunities and our citizens. Plant
and animal populations are a part of a dynamic
and changing ecosystem. Their numbers rise
and fall naturally and they are interrelated to the
environment. We must work with partners and
encourage the conservation and management of
public and private land and water. Threats to
healthy ecosystems range from habitat loss,
invasive species, pollution, disease, and other
challenges. When there is a reduction in habitat
diversity or function, these changes can jeopardize
the stability and productivity of the communities.
Diverse populations of fish, wildlife, and plants are
essential to providing a healthy ecosystem, which
can be maintained by minimizing threats. We must
maintain access to land and water resources to
ensure the public's enjoyment into the future.
