People have shaped Earth’s ecology for at least 12,000 years, mostly sustainably
New research shows that land use by human societies has reshaped ecology across most of Earth’s land for at least 12,000 years. Researchers assessed biodiversity in relation to global land…
Read More...US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
The man-made lakes that store water supplying millions of people in the U.S. West and Mexico are projected to shrink to historic lows in the coming months, dropping to levels…
Read More...Concern grows for widespread drought this summer
Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, said he is very concerned about widespread drought in the U.S. this summer. He said parts of California and much of…
Read More...Three states, one river and too many straws
As drought deepens across the West, California’s decision to limit State Water Project (SWP) deliveries to 5% forced Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to increase pumping from the…
Read More...US water managers warn of dismal year along the Rio Grande
It has been 30 years or so since residents in New Mexico’s largest city last saw their stretch of the Rio Grande go dry. There’s a possibility it could happen…
Read More...New Mexico issues 10-year plan for boosting forest health
Restoring forests, using fire as a management tool and getting more buy-in from private landowners are among the strategies outlined in New Mexico’s latest forest action plan. “This collaboration is…
Read More...Carbon Contract Reality: Why Conservation-Minded Farmers May Not Qualify for Private Carbon Programs
The chase to capture carbon continues. It’s a possible new source of income for farmers and ranchers, but it’s also bringing a set of challenges and questions. The answer could…
Read More...Grazing and Climate Change: the Influence of Livestock on Soil Carbon Storage
Rangelands make up a large proportion of the Earth’s surface, and the soils hold a significant amount of sequestered carbon (Schuman G.E et al. 2001). Rangelands are estimated to contain…
Read More...The water fight over the shrinking Colorado River
Scientists have been predicting for years that the Colorado River would continue to deplete due to global warming and increased water demands, but according to new studies it’s looking worse…
Read More...New frameworks guide conservation action on working rangelands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is unveiling new action-based frameworks to increase conservation work to address threats facing America’s working rangelands. These frameworks are designed to benefit both agriculture…
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