Local Water Concerns
By Emma Reesor, Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project Rivers are the lifeblood of the San Luis Valley. The Rio Grande and its many tributaries transport snowmelt and rainfall from the mountains through the arid valley floor, supplying water for agriculture,...
Local Water Concerns
By Paul Tigan, Assistant Field Manager, San Luis Valley Field Office, BLM When thinking of the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, what comes to mind? Is it livestock ranching? Oil and gas development? Maybe its rock climbing at Penitente Canyon, or watching wildlife...
Local Water Concerns
By Kevin Terry For our water resources to meet a variety of needs—from agriculture and municipal uses to wildlife habitat and recreation—collaboration is essential. That’s what the Basin Implementation Plan is all about. Here’s how to get involved. The collaborative...
Land Use
By Francine Lheritier, Soil Scientist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service “Most people don’t realize that just beneath our feet lies a diverse, complex, life-giving ecosystem that sustains our entire existence,” said Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural...
Land Use
By Susan Welch Susan Welch is a small acreage beekeeper in northern Colorado Research over the last few decades has helped farmers/ranchers make great strides when it comes to the quantity and quality of food and fiber that is produced in the United States. The amount...
