Montana’s MPG Ranch in the news – times two
By WLA Admin |
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…
Job Announcements
By WLA Admin |
Please see below several job announcements from conservation-minded nonprofits: Request for Applications: Wyoming Field Representative Western Landowners Alliance is seeking a Wyoming Field Representative to build membership, organize and engage…
Farmers Rewarded for Practicing ‘Carbon Farming’
By WLA Admin |
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…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
By WLA Admin |
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…
USDA Creates More Bird Habitat Opportunities on Irrigated Farmland
By WLA Admin |
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…
USDA extends public comment period for Conservation Stewardship Program Rule until January 20th, 2015
By WLA Admin |
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…
New Study: A Little Rest from Grazing Improves Native Grasslands
By WLA Admin |
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…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
By WLA Admin |
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is publishing a rule that outlines how it will improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), one of USDA’s largest…
USDA to Announce Completion of a Partnership Effort to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases
By WLA Admin |
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…
New Mexico loses beloved voice for land, water and culture
By WLA Admin |
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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