Alternative Forage: The challenges and opportunities
On June 28th, Western Landowners Alliance convened the second webinar in our ongoing Summer Water Webinar Series. The program covered the challenges and opportunities associated with growing alternative forages and
Mimicking nature: Flood irrigation and watershed health
On May 31st, Western Landowners Alliance hosted a panel of ranchers and researchers for a presentation about how flood irrigation can help sustain seasonal wetlands by mimicking the natural flood
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
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
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
Sarah Wentzel-Fischer, Quivira Coalition director, on Regenerate 2023
Sarah Wentzel-Fischer is a farmer, a writer, a connector, an advocate. Officially, she wears several hats. She is the Executive Director of the Quivira Coalition, an organization focused on building
We asked landowners about water
New research highlights agricultural water users’ preferences for addressing water shortages in the Colorado River Basin Forty million people in the West rely on water from the Colorado River Basin for
Martha Williams, USFWS director, reflects on the ESA at 50
Martha Williams is the director of the United State Fish and Wildlife Service, the agency responsible for implementing the Endangered Species Act (along with NOAA’s fisheries division). She grew up
The Modern West: The Great Individualist
In this bonus episode, we're sharing the beginning of a series from our friends at The Modern West, hosted by Melodie Edwards, from Wyoming Public Media. The Modern West asks
Drought and resilience in the Sonoran Desert with Sarah King
Sarah King and her husband manage the King’s Anvil Ranch in the Altar Valley, near Tucson, Arizona. Sarah is also the executive director of the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance. AVCA
The big deal on the Colorado River with reporter Luke Runyon
This week on the On Land Podcast I welcome veteran water reporter Luke Runyon. Luke covers the Colorado River Basin for public radio station KUNC. His podcast, Thirst Gap, digs
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