You've probably heard of carbon credits, where carbon-producing companies buy credits to lessen their environmental impact.
Well, that same concept is being applied to birds — specifically, the sage grouse.
Sage grouse live in 11 western states including Nevada. They're known for their elaborate mating dance, and they're nearly endangered, but not quite.
A new program in Nevada wants to keep it that way.
Jim Lawrence, deputy director, Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Kelly McGowan, program director, Nevada Credit Conservation System; Daniel Rothberg, reporter