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June 13, 2016
Oregon’s obscure terminal lakes feed millions of migrating birds, but now they need life support of their own. Plus, disenfranchised Native Americans in Utah and Arizona's tough water choices.
Feature
In Oregon, a cluster of lakes is drying up — with dire impacts for the millions of migrating birds that survive off them.
Current
How grazing fell from its Western pedestal — and fueled Sagebrush Rebellion.
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey is sticking by regulations and negotiating deals.
In California, Arizona and New Mexico, an underperforming weather pattern increased wildfire risk.
A series of lawsuits could help counteract decades of racist practices.
HCN.org news in brief.
The site near Denver was once home to a nuclear weapons plant.
Agencies have historically culled bison to prevent the spread of brucellosis to cattle.
Editor's Note
Essays
A three-day trip to measure Montana’s snowpack follows a century of tradition.
Writers on the Range
How public policy-making ought to work: Get the facts, make the policy.
Book Reviews
A new book recounts the many mysterious disappearances in the Western desert.
A review of David Hall’s “Beneath Cold Seas”
Heard Around the West
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Dear Friends
Letters
Today's Featured Stories
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CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM ATTORNEY, NEVADA Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a Staff Attorney who is passionate about Western communities and the protection of the natural environment to...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deschutes River Conservancy in Bend, Oregon
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WATER POLICY ANALYST WITH WRA (BOULDER) Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates seeks a passionate Water Policy Analyst with knowledge of western water issues to join our Healthy Rivers Team to strengthen...
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HIRING BEARS EARS EDUCATION CENTER DIRECTOR Conservation nonprofit Friends of Cedar Mesa in Bluff, Utah is hiring an Education Center Director to oversee the operation of the Bears Ears Education Center....
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PROGRAM MANAGER, SUSTAINING FLOWS Friends of the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ. Apply at https://verderiver.org/employment-opportunities/
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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM STRAWBALE HOME IN WESTERN COLORADO! Secluded, energy efficient Southwestern home on 40 wooded acres. Broker - Rand Porter - United Country Real Colorado Properties. 970-261-1248, $425K
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ARIZONA PUBLIC LANDS ORGANIZER Title: Public Lands Organizer About the Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) The AWF is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and assisting individuals and organizations...
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Grand Staircase Escalante Partners seeks an experienced fundraiser with excellent communication and organizational skills.
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PROGRAM MANAGER position in Phoenix with the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy.
