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New bill would scale up voluntary, locally-led big game conservation on working lands
By Louis Wertz |
The Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act would build on pilot Migratory Big Game Initiative WLA helped initiate in Wyoming.
Jason Fearneyhough joins Western Landowners Alliance as Chief Policy Officer
By WLA |
Cheyenne – The Western Landowners Alliance is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Fearneyhough, veteran agriculture and natural resources advocate, as the organization’s first Chief Policy Officer. Fearneyhough previously…
Legacy Fund Coalition Welcomes Strong Funding Recommendations From LFC, Governor
By WLA |
Santa Fe – Today, a broad coalition of New Mexico organizations welcomed news that both Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) are prioritizing the Land of Enchantment…
$22 million coming to the West to help ranchers steward habitat and reduce conflicts with large carnivores
By WLA |
Helena – More than $22 million in USDA funds are coming to help livestock producers across five Western states remain economically viable and steward habitat in predator rich environments, thanks…
New survey of Colorado River Basin irrigators points to challenges, pathways for agricultural water conservation
By WLA |
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…
Oregon ranchers get boost on innovation for wildlife-livestock conflict prevention
By Louis Wertz |
BEND, Oregon – As wolves expand across Oregon, livestock producers in the state need more tools to avoid conflicts with these crafty predators. Funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Western Landowners welcome historic USDA working lands investment
By WLA |
BOULDER, Colorado, June 27, 2023 — Today, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced major changes and new investments that recognize and support the vital role that working lands play…
Time to take a closer look at Grassland Conservation Reserve Program as sign-up opens with important changes
By WLA |
Sign-up runs through May 26th, 2023. Denver – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday announced the sign-up period for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, which will run from…
Wyoming Migration Fund to Benefit Working Lands, Big Game Habitat
By Louis Wertz |
The Pooled Migration Fund serves as a catalyst to significant federal investments in Wyoming Buffalo, WY – March 6, 2023 – The WYldlife Fund, a nonprofit partner of the Wyoming…
Historic Land & Water Conservation Proposal Welcomed by Broad Coalition of New Mexicans
By WLA |
Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund would create NM’s first dedicated funding stream for land & water conservation Santa Fe, N.M. – January 26, 2023 – Today a broad coalition of New…