In this follow-up presentation to "Present and future suitable habitat for the black-tailed prairie dog ecosystem" by Davidson et al, we will take a closer look at the potential landscapes identified for the conservation of the prairie dog ecosystem across North America’s Central Grasslands. Our analysis incorporated ecological, political, and social factors, along with changing climate and land use to maximize long-term conservation potential. These priority areas represent 17% of the historical distribution of black-tailed prairie dogs and remain strongholds under projected climate change. Our findings highlight the large conservation potential for BTPDs and associated species, especially those that depend on extensive prairie dog colony complexes and intact habitat to support their populations. The maps we generated in this analysis can be incorporated into other large-scale, multi-species conservation planning efforts being developed for the Central Grasslands of North America for local, Tribal, federal, state and private lands and wildlife managers.