Week of Events
Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition 20th Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting will build upon the exciting work undertaken during RVCC’s 19th Annual Meeting, which explored the emerging vision for rural western communities rooted in the stewardship economy - an economy shaped by the need, and responsibility, to manage for the sustainability of both land and communities. What practices, strategies, investments and policies will lead to thriving landscapes and people in the face of shifting economic drivers and population trends, environmental challenges such as catastrophic wildfire and climate change, and historic levels of funding for conservation and rural communities? Agenda topics included:
Wildfire resilience in federal policymaking
Structures and strategies for all-lands partnerships
Community-based rural development
Sustainable and accessible recreation
Building the stewardship workforce
New federal funding sources and rural community accessibility
Range Riding Workshop – Eastern Oregon
Do you operate in an area with wolves or other large carnivores? Are you concerned about conflicts? Join for a day of conversations and learning alongside local livestock producers and agency representatives focused on applications of range riding and significant new cost-sharing opportunities for the practice. Together with compensation, control, and collaboration, expanding access…
“I’m here for you.” Peer-to-peer support for trying times
“I’m here for you.” Peer-to-peer support for trying times
Come learn what to say and how to help someone who seems to be struggling. COMET™️ (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) is a community-based approach to activate rural community members to support one another in times of stress. COMET™️ aligns with rural cultural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and provides people with the language, tools, and confidence so that we can support the people we care about.
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2024 Workshop
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2024 Workshop
Restoration and improvement plays an important role in the management of rangeland systems and consists of many different complex ecological and social processes. Exploring the restoration and improvement process with its associated social aspects like funding and collaboration opportunities is imperative for assuring the future health of rangelands on the central coast of California.
Elemental Idaho Series
Elemental Idaho Series
Dr. Emily Wakild (BSU's Andrus Center) discusses the history and future of Idaho recreation with Gretchen Hyde (Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission), and John Robison (Idaho Conservation League).
We'll learn about the Ridge to Rivers trail system, the Owyhee Travel Management Plan, and everything in between!