One In A Thousand: Drought Strikes Colorado River Basin
The western United States should be emerging from the icy grips of winter, but this year sun tans are emerging early and wildflowers are confused because this year, there was practically
“If Lake Powell Was a Ranch:” WLA’s Field Day at Mountain Island Ranch
MOUNTAIN ISLAND RANCH, CO — After no snow and unseasonably warm temperatures this winter, the effects of drought could be seen everywhere at Mountain Island Ranch. But clever construction and
“Making The Most Of Every Drop.” Ranchers Talk Water, Drought Resilience
LA GRANDE, OR — The Northeast Oregon Rangeland Summit was a great opportunity for landowners, government officials, and working lands professionals to come together and learn about the issues facing
Producers lead the way on drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin
Facing Drought Together Key Takeaways Cutoff Dates MatterWSR found that stopping irrigation around July 1 provided a good balance between conserving water and maintaining forage yield. Experimentation Pays OffTrials with deficit irrigation, split-season
Watershed health and drought resilience funding opportunities for Spring 2023
Despite the above average snow totals and atmospheric rivers that this winter has brought, the West remains in the grips of a multi-year drought. Landowners are grateful for above average