The environmental disaster that devastated the American Midwest during the 1930s is known as the Dust Bowl. A combination of severe drought and poor agricultural practices led to widespread soil erosion, resulting in enormous dust storms that severely affected the region. Farmers faced catastrophic crop failures, which led to economic hardships and mass migration, particularly to California, as families sought better living conditions. The Dust Bowl not only shifted agricultural policies but also resulted in the federal government's involvement in conservation efforts and the establishment of programs aimed at sustainable farming practices to prevent future ecological catastrophes.