About Brenda
Stakeholders established the Idaho Rangeland Conservation Partnership (IRCP) to formalize collaboration among existing land management entities, private land owners, livestock producers, conservation organizations, and other committed partners to foster positive results on rangelands. Brenda Richards was hired as the Coordinator to build the IRCP network and support locally-led rangeland collaboratives, organize meetings, develop a business plan, and coordinate communications to amplify outcomes achieved by the IRCP. She will also act as liaison with other similar efforts outside of Idaho, creating opportunities for shared learning and collaboration regionally. Richards has a degree in business accounting and almost 30 years of experience working policy and rangeland management.
Richards’ position is hosted by the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission and is funded by Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission, Idaho Office of Species Conservation, The Nature Conservancy of Idaho, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Idaho Cattle Association, University of Idaho, Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Richards is based in Murphy, Idaho.
BLM Offices Supported: Idaho BLM State Office, Owyhee Field Office
Position Established: 2018
