Growing rain in the desert
Landowner innovation and long-term research is showing that low-tech restoration practices not only capture more rainwater, they may create more
Water your livestock, legally
For many Western landowners, stockwatering and irrigation go hand in hand. Without a stockwater-specific water right, however, users could be
Beyond Scarcity: Can we restore vitality in a drying West?
The West is used to drought. Aridification, however, is a whole other level. Aridification is more than drought, more than
Urban-rural collaborative water planning? It’s happening in Pueblo.
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado, Crowley County was once a testament to agricultural prosperity. Its lush fields stretched
New groundwater connections
When discussing groundwater in agriculture, the mind’s eye tends to conjure a classic picture of a windmill pumping irrigation water
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
Intelligent tinkering
Getting the next 50 years of the Endangered Species Act right. We knew the trout darting among the rocks in the