5 tips for incorporating flexibility, shared by a past BLM range specialist
Dr. Pat Shaver explains strategies to create as much flexibility as possible within the constraints of federal grazing authorizations. Utilize Animal Behavior As noted in the video, when flexibilities are not available within
Water Weekly: Breakthrough deal possible thanks to wet winter
The New York Times shares the news that California, Arizona and Nevada have agreed on a plan to save 3 million acre-feet of water over the next three years in
Water Weekly: “I want to do this, but 1,000 times bigger.”
A new breed of water speculator is remaking the American West, and some really cool projects funded by LOR Foundation's Field Work program.
Water Weekly: Experimenting with wool pellets for soil water retention
A new breed of water speculator is remaking the American West, and some really cool projects funded by LOR Foundation's Field Work program.
USDA-ARS Now Stewarding the Rangeland Analysis Platform
The Rangeland Analysis Platform has been revolutionizing rangeland management and monitoring since it was first launched in 2018. Better known as RAP, the dataset and online mapping tools allow users
From water rights to fence lines: A checklist for prospective ranch owners in Colorado
Colorado is a coveted place to acquire ranch property. Many ranches in the state are in prime locations with beautiful scenery, proximity to public land, superb wildlife habitat and occasionally
CPW sees impacts on wildlife as another winter storm moves into the high country
Steamboat Springs, Colo. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun to see impacts on wildlife as snow continues to pile up in Routt County. With another round of snow on the way
Surviving and thriving through generational change
By staying rooted in relationships with each other and the land, the Babbitt family kept their historic ranch together and secured its legacy for generations to come.
Don’t throw the baby out with the flood irrigation water
Growing seasons in the high desert are short. Most years, Adrian Hunolt figures, he has about 45 days to grow enough grass to sustain his cattle. Starting in April or May
The Wetland Evaluation Tool (WET) from IWJV
Recent research looking at key snowmelt-driven watersheds access the West estimated that 61% of wetlands are associated with irrigated agriculture. Many of these are temporary and seasonal wetlands sustained by
USDA formalizes big game partnership with Wyoming
On October 17th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a memorandum of understanding that ratifies a partnership between the state of Wyoming and the U.S. Department
Places, Identities and Change
Atlas of Conflict Reduction takes deep lookat how decisions are made on the range Hannah Jaicks dispels many of our preconceived notions of that mythical character of the American West, the