Prairie Planner

Interpretation: Surface water layers depict the average extent of flooding within wetland, riparian, and agricultural systems for a given month. Areas of darker blue represent more open or deeper water; more transparent shades are characteristic of shallow areas or areas interspersed with emergent vegetation

Disclaimer: Prairie Planner provides information derived from satellite imagery and models; conditions on the ground may differ from those shown and can change rapidly. This tool is intended for personal use only and should not be used as a substitute for peer-reviewed scientific assessments. Users are responsible for verifying conditions, land ownership status, and all applicable regulations before making management, travel, or hunting decisions.

Acknowledgements: This tool and the information presented have been inspired by and benefitted from decades of collaborative scientific effort and technological advancements carried out by federal, state, university, and non-governmental research partners and geospatial experts across North America.