They get it. And, we see leadership in a neighboring state. Watching the flower's loss and damage to prairies was hard, but so too was sensing effects on rural life and community. With extremes in climate, trust between neighbors has been essential for survival. Now, many locals are digging.
Young people dig to make money for youthful things.
Some now dig at night. One retired farmer was described as being very distressed with a wary eye on land that means so much to him. Landowners and public land managers continually watch over their shoulders. These less visible scars will take a very long time to heal. People are hooked by the power of images and promise of words.