New groundwater connections
When discussing groundwater in agriculture, the mind’s eye tends to conjure a classic picture of a windmill pumping irrigation water from a well to nourish thirsty crops. However, new attention
Irrigation Efficiencies and Modernization for Agricultural Producers
Irrigators around the West face a multitude of challenges when it comes to using water. The effects of drought, development, and aging infrastructure impact nearly every agricultural community, and finding
Almost there! The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund needs your help
Thanks to a multi-billion-dollar budget surplus, a diverse, state-wide coalition and bipartisan leadership, New Mexico is poised to make a transformative investment in our land and natural resources on a
Maintaining a Sacred Trust at Oxbow Cattle Co.
When Bart and Wendy Morris made the decision to open Oxbow Cattle Company in 2014, they knew it came with an uncertain trajectory; but they knew that the biggest gamble
Is Use It Or Lose It An Absolute? Historical consumptive use and understanding your water rights
What does “use it or lose it” really mean in the context of western water? Should water rights holders divert their entire decree? How does historical consumptive use factor into
Wyoming wool producers invited to apply for Climate Beneficial Fiber Program
New program provides technical assistance and direct payments to woolgrowers Through the Climate Beneficial Fiber Partnership program, woolgrowers in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota have a new opportunity to access technical
Rancher innovations to support soil health and water management as the climate changes
Soil health is gaining increasing notoriety as a major driver of agricultural water efficiency and drought resilience. But how can ranch managers and graziers rapidly improve soil health to cope
Intelligent tinkering
Getting the next 50 years of the Endangered Species Act right. We knew the trout darting among the rocks in the tiny stream were special, though at the time, we didn’t
Grant Program Offers Vital Support to Colorado Landowners
Drought and water scarcity are increasingly posing challenges to agricultural operations across Colorado, but the Colorado Ag Water Alliance’s (CAWA) Drought Resiliency program serves to provide funding support for incubator
$22 million to help ranchers steward habitat and reduce conflicts with large carnivores
More than $22 million in USDA funds are coming to help livestock producers across five Western states remain economically viable and steward habitat in predator rich environments, thanks to two
What landowners need to know about process-based restoration
Jackie Corday, owner of Corday Natural Resources Consulting and tri-chair of the Colorado Healthy Headwaters Working Group, joined the Western Landowners Alliance for a presentation about the key considerations for
Eleven great gifts for Western landowners this holiday season
Looking for the perfect gift for the land steward in your life this holiday season? The staff of Western Landowners Alliance, a growing group replete with ranchers, shepherds, farmers, hunters,