West Texas Rangelands
West Texas RangelandsWe hope to provide a variety of science-based rangeland information and current research on prescribed fire, wildfires, brush management, and grazing management!

Water Supply Stress Index (WaSSI) Dashboard

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The Water Supply Stress Index (WaSSI) Dashboard, developed by the USDA U.S. Forest Service is an easy-to-use, FREE, online tool that helps producers see how changes in land use, climate, and water use might affect rivers, water supply, and rangeland’s ability to grow herbaceous plants and maintain ecosystem services. It uses weather and land data to determine water flow and plant growth, so users can understand various management strategy impacts and make smart choices about managing rangeland and watersheds. 

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Save for a Rainy Day: Navigating Wildlife Water Needs in a Changing Climate

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Dr. Jacob Dykes and colleagues have recently published a factsheet exploring the diversity of wildlife using free water sources in arid environments in Far West Texas. As we know in that neck of the world, access to water is crucial. As extreme climatic events and variability intensify spurring flash droughts, dry spells, and extended drought conditions, the availability and predictability of water sources is becoming increasingly unpredictable and that much more of a priority. 

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