Western Landowners Alliance

Virtual Fence Workshop: Hosted by NRCS and Crook County Soil & Water Conservation District
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Clover Building, 502 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, CO, 97754, United States
Join NRCS and Oregon’s Crook County Soil & Water Conservation District on Thursday, June 4 from 1-4 pm at the Clover Building (502 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR) to discover the future of ranching: virtual fence.
Hear from Gilliam County ranchers, agency partners (NRCS, BLM, Forest Service), and virtual fence technology providers.

Ranchers Face Another Dry Year: Live, Virtual Panel to Tackle High‑Stakes Drought Decisions
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Good Grazing Make Cent$ is hosting a free virtual panel, “When in Drought (2.0) – Making Tough Decisions Count,” on May 27 at 7 p.m. (MST). The live discussion will stream on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and will be driven largely by questions from ranchers tuning in.
The panel will focus on the real‑world drought decisions that directly affect ranch profitability and long‑term viability: how to protect rangeland health and grazing capacity under pressure, how unprecedented cattle markets should influence drought strategies, and how to keep a ranch operating when dry years stack up.

Science to Solutions Seminars: For Western Working Lands - Conifer Encroachment
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Conifer encroachment is one of the leading drivers of rangeland degradation and ecosystem change across western working lands. Join Working Lands for Wildlife’s newest Science to Solutions Seminar, which will explore the ecological impacts of conifer expansion in the sagebrush biome, and the science-informed conservation strategies. Participants will also receive an overview of available planning tools, resources, and partnership opportunities that support proactive, landscape-scale conservation and on-the-ground implementation.

Water Stories for Feeding Local Communities
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Everyone needs water to grow food for our communities!
Grab your lunch and join Young Farmers Sacred Water Circles as they discuss water access.
All are welcome!

Regenerative Land Stewardship for Wildlife & Habitat
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | CS Ranch, 620C State Road 58, Cimarron, NM, 87714, United States
Regenerative Land Stewardship for Wildlife & Habitat is a hands-on academy exploring the relationship between soil health, regenerative land management, and thriving wildlife habitat. This academy is designed for ranchers, land managers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to better understand how healthy soil supports resilient ecosystems and wildlife populations.
Hosted at CS Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, this academy focuses specifically on wildlife and the landscapes they depend on — examining how regenerative principles can improve habitat quality, plant diversity, water availability, and long-term ecosystem function.

Public Lands Grazing Reform: What’s Changing and Why It Matters for the West
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The 1934 Taylor Grazing Act was designed to support and manage domestic livestock production on public lands in a manner that sustains the land’s productive capacity and natural resource values. Since that time, rangeland science and management have continued to evolve and improve. There is increasing recognition that in addition to meeting human resource needs and supporting rural livelihoods, well-managed grazing plays an important role in sustaining grassland ecosystems, open space and wildlife habitat. In many places around the West, conflicts over grazing management are giving way to greater collaboration and partnership.
Grazing polices need to evolve, too. The proposed new grazing rules would constitute the most significant change in federal grazing policy in decades.
As a non-partisan, landowner-led organization dedicated to conserving and caring for working lands for the benefit of people and wildlife, WLA is hosting this webinar to share perspectives and insights among federal officials, ranchers, conservationists, sportsmen, etc. so everyone can better understand the rule and provide substantive comments to help inform the rule and implementation.
Join us for an engaging conversation about these policy developments with:

Brenda Younkin – Department of Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary, Lands and Minerals
Gilbert Jackson – United States Forest Service Rangeland Management Program Manager
Lesli Allison – CEO, Western Landowners Alliance
Liz Munn – Resilient Public Lands Strategy Director, The Nature Conservancy Nevada
David Willms – Associate Vice President, Public Lands, National Wildlife Federation
Robbie LeValley – Colorado Permittee, Public Lands Council
Duane Coombs – Nevada Permittee
Marissa Taylor – Wyoming Permittee

Register today to join the discussion.

Drought Decisions
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Colorado State University Extension on a webinar about Drought Decisions that will help Colorado livestock producers make informed decisions about managing and potentially selling cattle during ongoing drought conditions.
Topics will include:

Current range and hay conditions and how precipitation or no precipitation will change them
Annual cow costs and financial consideratoins
Use of ABM decision tools
Tax considerations related to selling calves and breeding livestock
Open Q&A

The presenters are:

Jeff Tranel, ABM Specialist
Annie Overland, Rangeland Specialist

No RSVP is needed. =

Living with Beaver: Co-existence Strategies for Farmers, Ranchers, and Acequieros
2026-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Buena Vista Fire Department, Country Road 12, Buena Vista, NM, United States
Join Western Landowners Alliance, Alianza Agri-cultura de Taos, New Mexico State Cooperative Extension Service, and Amigos Bravos for a course on how to use management tools to co-exist with nature’s engineers!
Learn about resources for pond levelers, culvert protection, exclosures, and other infrastructure solutions and what cost-sharing programs and technical assistance might be available for producers.
RSVP by phone at 505-470-4080 or online.

Recreation Management for Working Lands
2026-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Recreation is growing across the West, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for working lands. Join Western Landowners Alliance on July 16 at noon MT for a practical conversation about recreation management and a new partnership between WLA and Infinite Outdoors. Together, WLA and Infinite Outdoors are exploring how landowners can create well-managed recreation access that supports land stewardship, strengthens rural economies, and keeps landowner needs at the center.
This webinar will feature John Kelly of Infinite Outdoors, Kelsee Taylor, WLA’s Conservation Finance Director, and a WLA member and participating Infinite Outdoors landowner. Speakers will discuss key questions landowners should ask when entering a recreation partnership or considering adding recreation as an income stream for their property. They’ll also dive into how the partnership between WLA and Infinite Outdoors works, what it offers to landowners, and how thoughtful recreation access can help keep working lands whole, healthy, and productive for people, wildlife, and future generations.

Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center's Free Agrivoltaics Webinar
2026-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | webinar
CDA Agrivoltaics Grantees: Community Outreach & Lessons Learned, July 23rd from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Join representatives from Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Agrivoltaics Grant-funded projects as they discuss their experiences with community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and education efforts. Speakers will share insights into successes, challenges, and lessons learned while advancing agrivoltaics in diverse Colorado communities. Register here >>> https://givebutter.com/Agrivoltaics-Webinar-July_23rd

Understanding EPLUS: Informational Webinar
2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | webinar
EPLUS is one of the most discussed and often misunderstood wildlife management tools in New Mexico. This introductory webinar will provide a clear overview of the Elk Private Lands Use System (EPLUS), including its history, purpose, structure, and role in wildlife management.
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of what EPLUS is and what it is designed to accomplish. By building a shared understanding of the program, this webinar aims to create a more informed foundation for future discussions about elk management, public policy and the critical role of private lands in New Mexico.
Whether you are a landowner, hunter, policymaker, journalist, or simply interested in wildlife management; this session will provide valuable context and an opportunity to engage with the facts behind the program.
