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We provide scientific reports, project profiles, technical tools, videos, photos, field guides, and links that tell the story of how cooperative conservation is making a difference for working lands and wildlife across the West.
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Cherish The Soils And Roots That Support Life On The Range
May 4, 2017
The roots of wildflowers on the range support a hidden world of living organisms that produce healthy soils. Nurturing these native plants creates healthier soils and keeps ...
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Rancher K.D. Leander Leaves A Conservation Legacy in Eastern Washington
February 14, 2017
This late rancher's early adoption of range conservation practices encouraged his neighbors to also enroll in Sage Grouse Initiative programs. Learn ...
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#350Species – Autumn In The Sagebrush Ecosystem
October 31, 2016
by Nancy Patterson, BLM Rocky Mountain Region, via mypubliclands.tumblr.com | Greater sage-grouse, 350+ other species, and millions of people depend on the iconic sagebrush ...
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“It’s About Working Lands For Agriculture And Working Lands For Wildlife”
August 16, 2016
by Lori Valdez | In Lavina, Montana, the Wessel Ranch worked with the Sage Grouse Initiative to improve rangeland for their cattle and prime habitat for wildlife like sage ...
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Success on the Range | New Montana Partnership Highlights Benefit of Cooperative Conservation
July 20, 2015
The NRCS-led Sage Grouse Initiative is pioneering a conservation approach that invites cooperation over conflict across the West. This recipe for success is transferable ...
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South Dakota rancher adds value to his operation and improves wildlife habitat
January 22, 2015
South Dakota Rancher Ron Steineke makes water delivery and grazing improvements that benefit his cattle along with sage grouse and other ...