Current work in wildlife, rivers, public lands, and climate

Throughout the West, increasing the efficiency of irrigation is one of the most effective ways to ensure water is available for river habitat to enhance river flows and protect endangered species.

A history, review, and prospectus

Like the keystone that supports an archway in architectural design, keystone species sustain ecosystems.

As western economies change from being extractive based to more environmentally friendly, non-commodity values such as wildlife, water quality, and recreation are increasingly important

The species listed here have one thing in common: they are being driven to extinction by historic and ongoing abusive grazing.

Devastated New Mexico rivers and streamside ecosystems

These once biologically rich areas are in the "worst shape in history," according to the EPA

Riparian areas, instead of being lush green oasis in the hot dry climate, are void of vegetation, eroding and, frequently as dry as uplands.