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WLA Takes Action on Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015
This week, WLA reached out to Congress with a letter urging them to support legislation that would restore conservation easement tax incentives that expired on Jan. 1, 2015. Historically,…
Read More...Santa Fe Radio Cafe: Mary Conover and Kenyon Fields
Check out the latest episode of Santa Fe Radio Cafe, featuring WLA founding member Kenyon Fields and the owner of Mountain Island Ranch, Mary Conover! Listen on the KSFR site…
Read More...Montana’s MPG Ranch in the news – times two
MTN News Missoula recently ran two stories on two great projects of MPG Ranch. The first covers MPG’s youth hunter program in which they train young local sportsmen in hunter…
Read More...Farmers Rewarded for Practicing ‘Carbon Farming’
Soils naturally absorb and sequester carbon dioxide and following organic practices, such as adding compost and bringing back herds of grazing animals, can make a huge difference in how much…
Read More...USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that applications are being accepted for up to $20 million in grants to facilitate the creation of new, innovative…
Read More...USDA Creates More Bird Habitat Opportunities on Irrigated Farmland
Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families WASHINGTON, Jan 26, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that…
Read More...USDA extends public comment period for Conservation Stewardship Program Rule until January 20th, 2015
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2014 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the public comment period on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim rule. Public comments will be accepted…
Read More...New Study: A Little Rest from Grazing Improves Native Grasslands
News Release: December 4, 2014 Contact: Melissa Pitkin, Outreach Director, (831) 423-8202, mpitkin@pointblue.org  Petaluma, CA – Just like us, grasslands need rest to improve their health. A study just…
Read More...USDA to Announce Completion of a Partnership Effort to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2014 — On MONDAY, USDA’s Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Greg Martin, Executive Director for Global Public Policy, General…
Read More...New Mexico loses beloved voice for land, water and culture
Writer and historian Estevan Arellano passed away October 27th at his home in New Mexico. Reaching deep into history and language, Arellano explored the roots of New Mexico’s culture and…
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