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Plan to Increase American Beaver Populations at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge, NM Goals: Grow beaver population in Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge to 20; Improve and expand habitat; Deter bison from beaver habitat

North American shortgrass prairie decline may be exacerbated by drought, monsoons, and intense brief storms caused by climate change. The Plug and Spread treatment is a novel approach to restore grasslands by utilizing seasonal runoff that increases surface hydrologic connectivity disrupted by human activies on the landscape.

Reclamation announces 12 projects will receive a total of $1.4 million to develop applied science tools in support of the Desert and Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperatives. Through cost-share agreements, this funding will be used to support $3.13 million for the development of resource management tools to assist LCC stakeholders.

Video presentations from the conference held October 18-19, 2016 at Utah State University. As climate changes, forests are being impacted by severe drought, longer fire seasons, and impressive insect epidemics. New approaches to landscape restoration are needed to cope with these disturbances. The 2016 Restoring the West Conference offered presentations by experts in climate science, landscape restoration, and forest ecology on techniques for this uncertain future, and gave examples where these techniques are working.

A Conservation plan for the endangered species Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, including background, ecological significance, objectives and goals, and outreach opportunities.

Santa Fe New Mexican interview with NM state botanist Daniela Roth on the impacts of wildfire on rare plants in the Gila and Lincoln National Forests

The yearly tamarisk leaf beetle distribution map is a result of monitoring partners from seven states and a multitude of funding sources.

A great collection of water conservation resources for educators. Most links provide access to many more educational tools and websites.

Website produced by Portapotty.net describing water conservation facts and tips.

This is a fantastic position for a seasoned professional with experience in water or natural resources, who cares about conserving nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill the needs of people and enrich their lives. The Nature Conservancy is a global organization that offers competitive salaries and benefits. Application deadline May 1, 2016.