EXPERIMENT STATION College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources
Figure 3. Congressional staffers, invited by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) attending a FREES presentation. The financial burden shifts from the public sector to the private sector and the funds do not come out of the annual BLM budget. Equally important, this would open up holding facilities to receive the thousands of horses required to be removed from rangelands to achieve AML and subsequently move those horses and burros into private sector care. And finally, it would provide political cover to Congress by avoiding unrestricted sale and/or euthanasia.
With political cover in place, there should be motivation for Congress to provide the direction and funding for the reductions of on-range populations, eventually reaching AML, all while utilizing effective fertility control methods and management to maintain AML. A portion of the funding could then be funneled towards restoration of rangelands that were degraded by overpopulation use. The activities described above have made a difference in what could accurately be described as an otherwise hopeless and unwinnable cause (Figure 4). It is easy to be discouraged when faced with a challenge like WH&B management. We hope that these articles have convinced readers that changing the course of WH&B management in order to salvage the health of our rangelands and western rural economies is not a pipe dream (an unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme). Rather, it is a challenge worth facing and engaging in because the alternative is unconscionable. We will not falter, stumble, or fail.
Figure 4. Jim French and Barry Perryman, WH&B Advisory Board members, 2019 Washington D.C. meeting. www.progressiverancher.com
RANCH MANAGER
(Sheep Herd Manager) Needed in Eureka, Nevada
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station (NAES) at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Ranch Manager (Sheep Herd Manager) in Eureka, Nevada. The mission of the Eureka Station is to demonstrate sustainable, Integrated Management of Crops, Sheep, and Rangeland in Dryland Environments and provide education and outreach to the agricultural community and area producers. This position is critical to the establishment of the station, maintenance of the breeding flock and pending research functions. The successful candidate will manage the daily operations of the Rafter 7 Merino and Merino Rambouillet sheep in an arid rangeland and private pasture environment. The Rafter 7 flock is a unique and exceptional flock of sheep that has been bred for range hardiness for high quality lamb and wool production. The flock will also contribute to rangelands research, benefits of multiple species grazing, wildlife and livestock interactions, animal disease control and improved production or best management practices. Service duties will include daily management of the flock and associated herders, coordination and participation with research scientists, and outreach and educational activities.
For questions, please contact: Gary McCuin - 775-237-6134 or Verla Jackson - 775-682-8484 Mailing: CABNR • 1664 North Virginia, MS0221 • Reno, NV 89557-0221 For detailed job description & to apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ UNR-external/job/Extension-Eureka---University-of-Nevada-Reno/Ranch-Manager---Eureka_R0120588-1
Division of Water Resources Cancels Virtual Hearings in Favor of In-Person Hearings The Division of Water Resources has announced they have eliminated their planned virtual hearings in favor of inperson hearings for proposed Orders issued for a number of ground water basins around the state. They also gave additional Orders to make a more complete slate of proposed orders. These meetings, which will follow the Governor’s COVID-19 mandates, will be in effect for those who wish to attend in person. Written testimony options are also provided for all hearings, deadlines for which will be November 2, 2020. IN-PERSON SCHEDULE: Monday, October 12 (starting at 9:30 a.m.) Churchill County Commission Chambers, 155 N. Taylor St. Suite 145, Fallon, NV. Proposed orders to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations will be covered for these basins: • Fireball Valley (077) located within Churchill and Washoe Counties • Edwards Creek Valley (133) located within Churchill County Monday, October 12 (starting at 1 p.m.) Mineral County Commission Chambers, 105 South A St., Hawthorne, NV. Proposed orders to designate, these basins: • Alkali Valley-Northern Part (111A) • Alkali Valley-Southern Part (111B) • Walker Valley-Shurz Subarea (110A) Further, these proposed orders are to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for these basins: • Teels Marsh Valley (114) • Queen Valley (116)
• East Walker Are (109) • Walker Lake Valley-Lake Subarea (110B) Tuesday, October 13 (starting at 9:30 a.m.) White Pine County Library Meeting Room, 950 Campton St., Ely, NV. Proposed orders to designate, these basins: • Long Valley (175) • Spring Valley (184) • Pleasant Valley (194) • Snake Valley (195) • Butte Valley-Southern Part (178B) Further, these proposed orders are to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for this basin: • Newark Valley (154) Tuesday, October 13 (starting at 1 p.m.) Eureka County Commissioner’s Chambers, Eureka County Courthouse, 10 South Main St, Eureka, NV. Proposed orders to designate, this basin: • Stevens Basin (152) located within Eureka County Wednesday, October 14 (starting at 9 a.m.) Elko County Convention Center, Ruby Room, 700 Moren Way, Elko, NV. Proposed orders to designate, these basins: • Independence Valley (036) • South Fork Owyhee River Area (035) • Goose Creek Area (041) • Butte Valley-Northern Part (178A) Further, these proposed orders are to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for these basins: • Antelope Valley-Southern Part (186A) • Antelope Valley-Northern Part (186B)
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Wednesday, October 14 (starting at 12:30 p.m.) Lander County Courthouse, Community Meeting Room, 50 NV-305, Battle Mountain, NV. Proposed orders to designate, this basin: • Smith Creek (134) Wednesday, October 14 (starts at 3:30 pm) Humboldt County Commission Chambers, 50 West 5th St., Winnemucca, NV. Proposed orders to designate, these basins: • Continental Lake Valley (002) • Mud Meadow (026) Further, these proposed orders are to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for these basins: • Pueblo Valley (001) • Gridley Lake Valley (003) Also, further these proposed orders are to extend these designate areas, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for these basins: • Silver State Valley (032) • Quinn River Valley-Orovada Subarea (033A) • Quinn River Valley-McDermitt Subarea (033B) Thursday, October 15 (starting at 10:30 p.m.) Pershing County Courthouse, LowerLevel Round Room, 400 Main St, Lovelock, NV. Proposed orders to designate, this basin: • Granite Springs Valley (078) located within Pershing and Churchill Counties Further, this proposed order is to designate, establish preferred use and curtail new appropriations for this basin: • Kumiva Valley (079) within Pershing Co.
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