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Rising to the Challenge: 2024 Agricultural Land Easement Workshop
In January 2024, the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) and the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute built off of a successful 2023 ACEP-ALE workshop to jointly host the 2024 Agricultural Land Easement Workshop. This workshop provided a forum to collaboratively identify specific strategies to increase the pace and scale of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service…
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IWJV Science: Flood-Irrigated Grass Hay Sustains Western Wetlands
Flood irrigating grass hay meadows is a practice that has long enabled ranchers in the snowmelt-driven systems of the western United States to produce forage for livestock and sustain their operations. But as water scarcity increases throughout this semi-arid region, conversion to irrigation practices like center-pivot or other sprinkler systems, these irrigation systems are threatened—along…
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One-Stop-Shop for Zeedyk Resources
As wet meadows restoration efforts grow, managers and implementers need to access the top resources. In our Zeedyk One-Stop Shop, we’ve collected those important materials on this page. This includes factsheets, videos and online training modules, technical documents, research publications, planning and permitting examples, stories of success, and spatial data tools. Our resources focus on…
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One-Stop-Shop for Zeedyk Resources – Research
Peer-reviewed research on Zeedyks, their construction, and the context for mesic restoration. The Need for Mesic Restoration Donnelly, J. P., Allred, B. W., Perret, D., Silverman, N. L., Tack, J. D., Dreitz, V. J., Maestas, J. D., & Naugle, D. E. (2018). Seasonal drought in North America’s sagebrush biome structures dynamic mesic resources for sage-grouse.…
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Sagebrush Annual Reports
For more information on the accomplishments of the Partnering to Conserve Sagebrush Rangelands effort, the intra-agency agreement between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV), please see our annual reports below. 2024 Annual Report For more information on the members of our Sage Capacity Team, click here. 2023 Annual…
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Welcoming New Sage Capacity Team Members, March 2024
You have probably seen all the sagebrush conservation partnership jobs we’ve been flying over the past few months. Now it’s time to share the results! Meet these new Sage Capacity Team members. India Barker, Northwest Colorado Sagebrush Conservation Partnership Coordinator ibarker@muledeer.org This position provides range and wildlife technical assistance, coordination and support for collaborative conservation,…
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Greater Sandhill Cranes
Greater sandhill cranes are among the most iconic migratory waterbirds of western North America. Commonly considered seasonal harbingers, their movements throughout the predominantly rural landscapes of the Intermountain West are often celebrated with festivals and are timed with seasonal cycles important to agricultural communities. Sandhill cranes are inextricably linked to ranching and working lands. Their…
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A Grand Conservation Icon: Pat O’Toole
Post by Dave Smith, IWJV Coordinator The Intermountain West Joint Venture family is heartbroken over the recent passing of our longtime leader and friend, Pat O’Toole. He passed away this week after suffering a severe stroke at his home on the Ladder Ranch. Our deepest condolences go out to his wonderful family during these difficult…
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Intermountain West Shorebird Surveys Pinpoint Key Stopover Sites
Words by Shaela Adams Communications Manager, Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust & Saline Lakes Program Max Malmquist stares into the southern edge of Great Salt Lake, his dad at his side, eyes drawn in the same direction. That’s when they spot it: a Snowy Plover. Small and as sandy in color as the dry…
