Conservation leaders reflect on Roosevelt’s legacy, share vision for future

By: Ceilidh Kern

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch in the North Dakota Badlands came to be known as the “cradle of conservation” for the role it played in shaping the future president’s views on protecting public lands and wildlife.

Conservation leaders gathered in Medora, about an hour from Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch, on Thursday to reflect on and celebrate the 26th president’s legacy and share their thoughts on the next era of conservation.

Thursday’s panel was part of a series of …

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