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- Library Collection RecordThe Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) was originally established as the Western Weed Control Conference (WWCC) and had its first annual meeting in Denver in 1938. The Conference had first been…
- United States
- Western United States
- Library Collection RecordThe data sets available on this web site were created using the PRISM (Parameter-elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model) climate mapping system, developed by Dr. Christopher Daly, PRISM…
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA statistical survey of land use and natural resource conditions and trends on U.S. non-Federal lands.
- United States
- Library Collection RecordPublic Lands Interpretive Association initiated the Public Lands Information Center project in response to demand for a single source of information about recreation and land use on all public lands…
- United States
- Library Collection RecordAdvocates the management, protection, development and enhancements of the National System of Public Lands, which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U. S. Department of the Interior…
- United States
- Library Collection Record
56 NOAA
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment…- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe National Soil Survey Handbook is a subdivision of the NRCS directives system. The NSSH provides operational and procedural policy and guidance for the soil survey program. Soil survey staff at…
- soil
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) is a national program designed to determine the status, changes, and trends in indicators of forest condition on an annual basis. The FHM…
- United States
- Library Collection RecordEach fiscal year since 1989, the Bureau of Land Management has compiled a national, BLM-wide Rangeland Inventory, Monitoring, and Evaluation Report. This report contains 7 tables and has undergone…
- United States
- Library Collection RecordEcological sites comprise a land classification system that describes ecological potential and ecosystem dynamics of land areas. They are used to stratify the landscape and organize ecological…
- United States
- Library Collection RecordExamples of federal environmental laws.
- Laws
- Environmental conventions
- law
- Regulations
- United States
- Library Collection RecordMain web site for the National Weather Service, the definitive and official source for weather forecasts and local weather information in the United States.
- weather forecasting
- Weather Conditions
- Weather reports
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe U.S. Drought Portal is part of the interactive system to: Provide early warning about emerging and anticipated droughts Assimilate and quality control data about droughts and models…
- drought
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe purpose of the project, for which this web site is one of the primary manifestations, is to bring to the public the knowledge and data gleaned from the Arizona Watershed Program. Our goal is to…
- watershed management
- arid zones
- semiarid zones
- management techniques
- Arizona
- United States
- Library Collection RecordInformation on the value and ecology of riparian areas.
- riparian zones
- Ecosystem diversity
- Ecosystem function
- United States
- Library Collection Record
66 Watersheds
Links to information on watershed news, law, science and other related content.- watershed management
- watersheds
- protection
- United States
- Watershed Restoration
- Library Collection RecordCurrent research topics under investigation at NWRC include: hydrologic modeling of snow distribution, accumulation and melt; frozen-soil effects on infiltration, runoff and erosion;…
- watersheds
- hydrology
- water quality
- United States
- Library Collection RecordDocumentation shows that cattle, given the opportunity, will spend a disproportionate amount of time in a riparian area as compared to drier upland areas. This may be 5 to 30 times higher than…
- cattle
- riparian zones
- Ohio
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Andrus Center for Public Policy is dedicated to independent, non-partisan policy formation on critical issues confronting Idaho, the American West and the United States. (Source: website)
- Idaho
- public policy
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Center of the American West serves as a forum committed to the civil, respectful, and problem-solving exploration of important and often contentious public issues. In an era of political…
- public policy
- United States
- Western United States
- Library Collection RecordThis organization was established to promote grassfed livestock, establish legal criteria for use of the term, and communicate its value to industry and consumers.
- certification
- grazing
- Organic agriculture
- diet
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA compilation of technical water, water quality, environmental and water-related terms from the USGS.
- water quality
- measurement
- Water analysis
- glossary
- United States
- Library Collection RecordInformation on prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, management, restoration, research and education regarding invasive species.
- invasive species
- management techniques
- research
- education
- United States
- Library Collection RecordContains weed species profiles and lists, the Southwest Exotic Mapping Program, the Alien Plant Ranking system and the Arizona Wildlands Invasive Plant Database.
- invasive species
- mapping
- noxious plants
- Arizona
- Southwest
- species lists
- United States
- Library Collection Record
75 Thistles
A section from the US NPS's Integrated Pest Management Manual.- pest management
- invasive species
- Thistles
- United States
- Library Collection Record
76 Weeds
Features publications on weeds, many of which are available online.- Weeds
- management techniques
- invasive species
- control methods
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA site with various resources associated with using cows for weed control.
- Weeds
- weed control
- cattle
- weed control methods
- United States
- Library Collection RecordInformation about national policies that FWS has issued to promote efficiency and nationwide consistency in implementing the ESA to protect and recover listed species of plants and animals native to…
- Laws
- management
- United States
- Library Collection RecordLists by taxa of endangered and threatened species in the state.
- Regulations
- Laws
- California
- United States
- Library Collection RecordOne of eighteen science and technology centers in the Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) of the US Geological Survey.
- wildlife
- wildlife conservation
- wildlife management
- United States
- Library Collection RecordTheir mission is to protect native predators and create alternatives for people to coexist with wildlife.
- Alternative Management Techniques
- predator control
- United States
- Library Collection RecordAn organization dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. (source: website)
- Animal rights
- wildlife
- United States
- Library Collection RecordAn organization whose mission is to ensure the future of free-roaming, wild Pronghorn. (Source: website)
- wildlife conservation
- Pronghorn Antelope
- United States
- Wyoming
- Library Collection RecordProvides a section on endangered species organized by U.S. Fish and WIldlife regions with links to information on endangered plant and animal species.
- endangered species
- environmental education
- United States
- Library Collection Record
85 eNature.com
Online wildlife species guides, habitat guides, directory of national parks and wildlife refuges, etc. Searchable by zip code.- national parks
- wildlife
- field guides
- habitat guide
- United States
- wildlife refuges
- Library Collection RecordProvides information on grazing on public lands, current management pratices, mandates, fees, the permit system and regulations.
- grazing management
- permits
- public land
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Act, its history and its associated processes are described here. Links to the full text of NEPA and to related statutes, regulations, and other pertinent materials are also provided.
- Environmental policies
- environmental protection
- CatEx
- Enviromental Assesment
- Environmental Impact Statement
- Environmental Protection Agency
- EPA
- FONSI
- National Environmental Policy Act
- NEPA
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThis NRCS bulletin discusses ways to measure rangeland health and the need to develop indicators based on sound science, yet understandable to the public.
- management
- standards
- invasive species
- soil aggregates
- bare ground
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- NRCS
- rangeland health
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA multi-year, multi-organization strategy to end abusive livestock grazing on national public lands.
- grazing management
- grazing reform
- public lands
- United States
- Library Collection RecordAn organization that works to protect High Desert lands and water from irresponsible livestock grazing, mining, and geothermal development.
- Oregon
- land conservation
- Wilderness areas
- High Desert
- United States
- Library Collection RecordAn agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.
- land management
- grassland management
- forest management
- permits
- recreational areas
- United States
- Library Collection RecordCovers a wide range of topics, such as quality of life, economics, environment and principles, such as creating walkable neighborhoods and creating housing opportunities and choices.
- sustainability
- Sustainable development
- United States
- Library Collection RecordInformation on the roots of, problems with and possible solutions to sprawl from the Planning Commissioners Journal.
- urban development
- population growth
- Sprawl
- United States
- Library Collection RecordSince 1975, 1000 Friends of Oregon has helped to protect the Oregon landscape while preserving the heritage that makes Oregon so unique. (Source: website)
- land use
- quality of life
- farming
- Oregon
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) provides matching funds to help purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranchland in agricultural uses. Working through existing…
- farmland
- ranching
- land use planning
- conservation easements
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) provides unbiased analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America. RUPRI’s aim is to spur public dialogue…
- Rural development
- Iowa
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow: one that protects farmlan and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable and provides more transportation choices.
- land use planning
- urban planning
- farmland
- open spaces
- United States
- Library Collection RecordThe Challenge to Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities that increase transportation choices, reduce air and water pollution, and…
- land use
- land use planning
- Sprawl
- United States
- urban growth
- Library Collection RecordThe previous Recreation Fee Demonstration program was enacted by Congress in 1996. In December 2004, Congress enacted the Recreation Enhancement…
- recreation
- fees
- Forest Service
- United States
- Library Collection RecordA webpage with links to National Forest recreational opportunities.
- recreational areas
- recreation
- Forest Service
- United States