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There truly is no one-size-fits-all solution in holistic management, which is its joy and frustration. Join us on Monday, November 25th at 7 p.m. to visit with Ray Banister, a long-time rancher from Eastern Montana. Learn how the Boom-Bust grazing system creates resilient rangelands that can withstand the most challenging of nature’s extremes. Ray’s parents endured the Dust Bowl and consequently raised children who highly valued conservation. Ray says erosion is watching your money go down the creek or fly away on the wind, and he has always strived to keep his soil firmly anchored with forage. After decades of studying and practicing conservation, Ray was moved to boom-bust grazing in 1988, when he had to pay way too much money for hay. He decided he would never be in that position again. Since then, he has extended his grazing season, essentially drought-proofed the ranch, increased plant diversity in pastures, and kept his soil where it belongs. Katrina Johnson, District Conservationist for Wibaux NRCS, will accompany Ray. The two have worked together on several projects over the years and make a great presentation team. They would appreciate participants with inquisitive minds, lots of questions, and a sense of humor! Click the link below to join the Bull Session live on Monday evening. https://lnkd.in/gQTACqiK ------------ #WSEbullsession #bullsession #communitycall #ranchernetwork #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativerancher #regenrancher #wsemt

Simple rock and brush structures, built along streams, can create wet meadows where wildlife and native plants can thrive. See for yourself how these low-cost structures can transform the land. This short video is brought to you by the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership, a network of partners that includes federal and state land managers, nonprofits, local businesses, and landowners dedicated to the responsible stewardship of southwestern Montana's sagebrush sea: https://buff.ly/3La4vFg Feeling inspired after watching the video? This on-demand webinar called "Low-Tech Wet Meadow Restoration: Reading the Landscape to Recognize Opportunities" is a great starting point for learning more about these simple and effective projects.

It's amazing - 26 years of cleaning up the #rivers in the Roaring Fork Watershed! We couldn't do it without the thousands of volunteers who have participated in the last 26 years. If you're in the Roaring Fork Valley during #earthweek, why not recruit some friends and family members to help clean up a section of the Fryingpan, Roaring Fork or Crystal rivers? #Watersheds need spring cleaning, too! More information about the 26th annual Fryingpan & Beyond River Cleanup, including a link to register, can be found at https://lnkd.in/g-Hmvgwf. #explore #value #protect #rivercleanup

MARCH FEATURE 📰 Scaling Up Local Capacity for Multi-Benefit Watershed Projects This month in River Voices, dive deep with us into lessons learned from River Network’s white paper on scaling up local capacity. In this feature, you’ll hear about common barriers faced by small, rural organizations. Then, we explore capacity needs and equity considerations for organizations that are leading on watershed restoration in Colorado. Check out this story and others in this month's River Voices: https://ow.ly/NsOB50QTXyC #HealthyRivers #WatershedRestoration ID: A graphic with text that reads: “MAR FEATURE. Scaling Up Local Capacity for Multi-Benefit Watershed Projects. Lessons learned from Colorado partners. Mar 11, 2024.” In the lower left is a screenshot of a graphic from a River Network white paper, which shows a checklist of items under the heading Organizational Capacity. In the lower right is a photograph of Representatives of Community Agriculture Alliance, Mancos Conservation District, and River Network at Yamcolo Reservoir during a tour of headgates and diversion structures along Beaver River near Steamboat Springs, CO. In the photo, nine people stand in front of a low wood fence. Behind them are forested hills, mountains, and Beaver River.

🍃 2024 Alabama PALS "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" Statewide Spring Cleanup 🍃 This April 2024, Alabama embarks on a transformative journey with the "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" Statewide Spring Cleanup. Throughout the entire month, we are calling on cities, counties, schools, neighborhoods, and volunteer groups to unite for a monumental cleanup effort across every county in our state. With all supplies and materials furnished, we are fully equipped to tackle the challenges of litter and illegal dumping head-on, improving our community health, environmental sustainability, and even our city budgets. Our recent blog post sheds light on the vast impacts of litter on our communities. (Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eDtAQbrQ) From affecting the aesthetics of our cities to profoundly impacting residents' quality of life, the costs of litter are not just financial but also societal. Studies, including those by the University of Toronto, have shown that clean, well-maintained neighborhoods boast lower crime rates and higher property values and even contribute to better mental health outcomes. Yet, the financial burden on states like ours is significant, with millions spent annually on litter collection and cleanup efforts. The "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" initiative is more than just a cleanup; it's a call to action for all Alabamians to play a part in enhancing the beauty and health of our state. It's an opportunity to demonstrate that, through collective effort and state-wide participation, we can significantly reduce the environmental and economic impacts of litter. Let's come together to make a difference. Plan now to involve your community in this vital initiative. Join hands with volunteers from every corner of Alabama to clean up our beloved state. 📅 Date: Entire Month of April 2024 📍 Statewide in Alabama ✨ Let's keep Alabama beautiful, one cleanup at a time! 🔗 Learn more here:https://www.alpals.org/ ✨ Be part of the change and help keep Alabama beautiful! #DontDropItOnAlabama #AlabamaPALS #StatewideCleanup #Litter #IllegalDumping #SmartCitiesConnect #CommunityPride #CleanAlabama #EnvironmentalImpact #CommunityHealth #RollTide #blightsurvey

Save The Bay's habitat restoration team was featured as part of "In The Wake of the Water," detailing the project at Potowomut Neck in Rhode Island. "Ben Gaspar uses a low-ground pressure excavator to restore hydrology and animal nesting sites in a marsh on Potowomut Neck. The boundaries of the wetland reserve are marked by hard lines on maps and mirrored in the world, where reeds end abruptly at mowed lawns. Homeowners have been rolling rocks uphill to mark their property. But trained eyes can see the line is an illusion." "Wenley Ferguson, who works with Gaspar at the nonprofit Save the Bay, points out the salt-tolerant vegetation that dominates the backyards, the panicum and bentgrasses whose rhizomes push in from the protected wetland. She notes the cedars, a salt-resistant species in the otherwise treeless landscape, standing sentinel on small rises. 'Wetlands are migrating inland,' she says, 'and they aren’t stopping for people.' Read The Full Article : https://lnkd.in/eYi9zzri

🌍The Black Grouse Translocation Project: Our Misson We’re excited to share our groundbreaking effort to combat the decline of black grouse populations. Our project’s first phase focuses on understanding brood foraging habitats in the North Pennines. With this knowledge, the second phase aims to translocate and re-establish black grouse in the North York Moors—expanding their range to suitable areas and giving them a better chance to thrive. Using radio transmitters and GPS tags, we are tracking their movements, settlement patterns, and survival to guide moorland management and protect the species from future climate impacts. With support from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme, we’ve already seen positive results—seven females tagged this spring, five nests, and three successfully hatched broods. However, as funding is coming to an end, we need your help to continue this vital work. Watch the video to learn more about how you can support our efforts to secure the future of the black grouse. Find out more about the project and show your support:https://lnkd.in/ennSVnKy #Conservation #BlackGrouse #WildlifeProtection #MoorlandManagement #SpeciesRecovery #ClimateAction #GWCT

🍃 2024 Alabama PALS "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" Statewide Spring Cleanup 🍃 This April 2024, Alabama embarks on a transformative journey with the "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" Statewide Spring Cleanup. Throughout the entire month, we are calling on cities, counties, schools, neighborhoods, and volunteer groups to unite for a monumental cleanup effort across every county in our state. With all supplies and materials furnished, we are fully equipped to tackle the challenges of litter and illegal dumping head-on, improving our community health, environmental sustainability, and even our city budgets. Our recent blog post sheds light on the vast impacts of litter on our communities. (Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eW7ZJ6Qc) From affecting the aesthetics of our cities to profoundly impacting residents' quality of life, the costs of litter are not just financial but also societal. Studies, including those by the University of Toronto, have shown that clean, well-maintained neighborhoods boast lower crime rates and higher property values and even contribute to better mental health outcomes. Yet, the financial burden on states like ours is significant, with millions spent annually on litter collection and cleanup efforts. The "Don’t Drop It On Alabama" initiative is more than just a cleanup; it's a call to action for all Alabamians to play a part in enhancing the beauty and health of our state. It's an opportunity to demonstrate that, through collective effort and state-wide participation, we can significantly reduce the environmental and economic impacts of litter. Let's come together to make a difference. Plan now to involve your community in this vital initiative. Join hands with volunteers from every corner of Alabama to clean up our beloved state. 📅 Date: Entire Month of April 2024 📍 Statewide in Alabama ✨ Let's keep Alabama beautiful, one cleanup at a time! 🔗 Learn more here:https://www.alpals.org/ ✨ Be part of the change and help keep Alabama beautiful! #DontDropItOnAlabama #AlabamaPALS #StatewideCleanup #Litter #IllegalDumping #SmartCitiesConnect #CommunityPride #CleanAlabama #EnvironmentalImpact #CommunityHealth #RollTide #blightsurvey

The SacWaterForum has successfully completed its 2024 Habitat Project at River Bend, restoring nearly 5 acres of critical habitat for fall-run Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. Highlights include: ✔️ A new 1,800-foot-long side channel to protect juvenile fish ✔️ 6,800 cubic yards of clean, native gravel for spawning ✔️ Over 2 acres of riparian habitat enhanced with native vegetation “This site is pivotal—it’s one of the first suitable areas salmon encounter as they migrate upstream,” says Erica Bishop, Water Forum Program Manager. 🚨 Why it Matters: These efforts replicate natural river processes that have been disrupted by dams, ensuring salmon and steelhead have safe places to spawn, grow, and thrive. Learn more about this incredible project: https://lnkd.in/gaqQJq3c #HabitatRestoration #ChinookSalmon #SteelheadTrout #AmericanRiver

Great introduction to our region's aquifers! "But in the last few years, since I started covering Hays County, I’ve heard the term countless times: How a recent rainfall recharged an aquifer or how an aquifer doesn't have enough water to supply a growing community. But what exactly are aquifers? And how do they allow water from the sky to end up in our faucets?" https://lnkd.in/gGYNS9ai #texaswater #txhillcountry #txgroundwater #txaquifers #groundwater #txsprings #texassprings