Theme:
Livestock grazing practices are evolving, not only to preserve a way of life that is part of America's heritage, but to serve a variety of important public interests and values, including the health, diversity and productivity of the rangelands, the quality of air and water resources, the health of habitat for diverse native species of plant and wildlife, the ability of rangelands to withstand noxious weed invasion and the impacts of wildfires, and the preservation of open spaces in the face of growing populations and increased urbanization of the American West. The "Hope" of the program is the hope of ranching families to preserve a tradition and way of life, the hope of local communities that the fabric and foundation of their existence can be preserved, the hope of conservationists, recreationists and others that public rangelands can be managed for multiple uses and values. Finally, it is the hope of all citizens that the magnificent landscapes and great open spaces of the American West can be preserved as our legacy to future generations.

We need your input:
We are looking for additional viewer input during the final stages of documentary production. Our intent is that this piece represents the collective input and interests of the SRM membership representing diverse components of the rangeland profession. We invite your critical feedback. Please contact Linda Coates-Markle, BLM Liaison to SRM at 303-986-3309 and/or lcmarkle@rangelands.org. Thank you!

Opportunities to view this documentary at the SRM/WSSA Annual Meetings will include: BLM Family Meeting and Reception, Sunday Feb 7th at 9pm, Governor's Square 14....all invited

SRM Business Luncheon and Meeting, Wed. Feb 10th at 12 noon, Plaza Ballroom.......all invited (Note that this is a ticketed event and folks must be pre-registered)

BLM Trade Show Booth, from Monday Feb 8th to Wed Feb 10th, Plaza Exhibit Area booth #61