Water
New survey of Colorado River Basin irrigators points to challenges, pathways for agricultural water conservation
Denver – An in-depth survey of more than 1,000 farmers and ranchers in the Colorado River Basin has some startling implications for how water conservation in the drought-stricken region could…
Read More...WLA’s statement on New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling in stream certification case
Santa Fe, NM – Today the New Mexico Supreme Court held that the state’s stream certification rule is unconstitutional. The rule was intended to provide clarification for both landowners, the…
Read More...WLA teams with Quivira, NM State Lands to offer drought resources webinars
Agricultural producers have a lot to consider in regards to drought. That’s why WLA is teaming up with the New Mexico State Lands Office and the Quivira Coalition, through the…
Read More...Western Digest – November 2019
Monthly digest of news and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife.
Read More...Western Digest – October 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife Working Lands Economics Ecosystem Market Credits: Potential purchases of U.S. ecosystem credits from agriculture could be as high as $13.9 billion…
Read More...Western Digest – September 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife Working Lands Economics Succession Planning: With farms and ranches being swallowed by cities, succession plans are key. This article features WLA’s…
Read More...Western Digest – July 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife Working Lands Economics MT Ranchers Get Paid for Rotational Grazing: In multi-orgnization partnership, Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE) is helping ranchers figure…
Read More...Western Digest – June 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife Working Lands Economics WLA, Rural Economics and Conservation: Check out this radio interview on rural economics, agriculture and conservation with WLA’s…
Read More...Western Digest – May 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife Working Lands Economics Securing Your Legacy on the Land Part 2: What defines “family governance”? How does one effectively integrate family…
Read More...Western Digest – April 2019
News and opportunities on working lands, water and wildlife As April comes to a close and spring is in full force, we are enjoying warm weather, flowing rivers and irrigation…
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