Podcasts about Sagebrush

Quantum Helium's ongoing testing programme at the Sagebrush well continues to deliver favourable results. The helium structures and pressure are meeting expectations, and there's also been the additional bonus of significant oil flows. To date around 100 barrels of oil have been produced, and it looks like there's more to come. Chief executive Howard McLaughlin joins Vox to tell us the implications, and to talk about what happens next.

A chill wind ruffles the feathers of a male Sagebrush Sparrow (formerly known as the Sage Sparrow), as he sings atop a tall sagebrush. It is late February, a few miles from the Columbia River in Central Washington. Sagebrush Sparrows are arriving north from wintering in the Southwestern deserts. Unlike most songbirds, male and female Sagebrush Sparrows often arrive on their nesting grounds already paired. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U of I tests drone for reseeding research ranch following wildfire.

In this podcast episode from Dirty Freehub, conservation expert Skyler Vold describes the greater sage grouse as a foundational and visually striking bird of the Western United States. These birds are sagebrush obligates, meaning they depend entirely on that specific habitat for food and shelter, even thriving on toxic plants during harsh winters. However, their survival is currently threatened by massive wildfires, the spread of invasive grasses, and the encroachment of juniper trees. Because they function as an umbrella species, protecting the sage grouse ensures the stability of the broader ecosystem and numerous other animals that share their home. This discussion emphasizes that monitoring these birds provides essential data on the overall environmental condition of the Oregon high desert.ODFW's State Wildlife Action Plan: https://swap.oregon.gov/-------------------------------------------------This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.Our Podcast Channel  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Connection ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Ride Guides / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dirty Freehub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Ask / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate⁠⁠

For this week's edition of Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, Neil and Jay round out their theme of religious horror games, taking a look at Sagebrush and The Devil! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and every other Thursday. For additional streaming services, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Feel free to follow the show and hosts on Twitter & Blusky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safe Room's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safe Room's BluSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Neil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Horror Bytes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|

Sometimes you do podcasts not only because you're interested in the person, but you're also interested in just history, right? In this case, it's the history of Skip Andrews, his own personal journey as an artist, as well as his relationship with the iconic Arizona artist, Ed Mell.Skip and Ed were friends in high school and ended up working together in New York City in the late 60's and early 70's. They started a company together called Sagebrush Studios and did some really great work together. I got to hear stories about Ed and Skip and their antics and see artwork that I would have never guessed was done by Ed Mell.We see plenty of work by Skip as well who is a highly regarded illustrator, designer and airbrush artist. He did magazine covers for National Lampoon and Arizona Highways, worked on ad campaigns for Coca-Cola and Dickies, and showed us many other incredible works of commercial art.So this is probably the kind of video that is best taken in through YouTube, because you can see the images that we're talking about, and there's just something about seeing Skip's face as we discuss one of his closest and dearest friends. I found to be very interesting. I learned a lot. I had a great time. We filmed this in Ed's studio, which was a just a treat to be able to to do that, feel the energy of Ed and all the great paintings he had done alongside one of his best friends. This is Skip Andrews on episode 394 of the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast.

Vast expanses of the American West, including parts of Central and Eastern Oregon, share a unique ecosystem characterized by sagebrush, wildflowers and a wide array of perennial grasses. This “sagebrush sea” is one of the largest contiguous ecotypes in the U.S., but it faces increasing threats from wildfire, invasive species and development.   A new tool aims to help land managers quickly assess the health of these vast regions. Conservation groups, state and federal agencies and local leaders partnered to create digital maps that provide a broad view of where sagebrush ecosystems are thriving and where they hang in the balance. Anya Tyson is the Oregon Sagebrush Sea Program Director for The Nature Conservancy, which helped create the maps. She joins us to share more

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Presenting a replay of Luke Slaughter "Duel On The Trail" aired on Feb 22, 1958. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

I've been such a big fan of Charley Crockett for a long time now and I'm stoked to see him reach new levels in his career. He's super creative, and just a brilliant songwriter. He teamed up with Shooter Jennings for his newest release which really reminds me of Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger. Join me to take a look at this record. I hope you dig it! 

Presenting a replay of the Six Shooter "Jenny" aired on Sep 20, 1953. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Quantum Helium Limited CEO Howard Mclaughlin joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to assume operatorship of the Sagebrush Project in Colorado, marking a key milestone in its development strategy. McLaughlin explained that Quantum holds prospective helium resources of more than 1 billion cubic feet across its Sagebrush and Coyote Wash projects, providing a strong foundation for future growth. He noted that the operatorship approval follows an extensive and proactive engagement process with regulatory authorities and stakeholders. A recent company visit to Colorado, including meetings with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and relevant regulators, contributed positively to advancing and finalizing the approvals process. With operatorship now secured, Quantum is moving into the next operational phase at Sagebrush, with mobilization for an extended production test at the Sagebrush-1 well expected to begin shortly. The test, which is expected to run over several weeks, represents a key near-term milestone. Historically, the well encountered non-combustible gas with helium concentrations of approximately 2.76%, providing strong technical validation of the helium potential within the Leadville Formation. The upcoming program is designed to evaluate flow rates and confirm commercial deliverability. Importantly, results from the extended production test are expected to support the conversion of existing helium resources into reserves, a critical step toward commercial development of the project. The company has already completed extensive planning and procurement of long-lead equipment, positioning it to move efficiently into the testing phase following receipt of operatorship approval. #proactiveinvestors #QuantumHeliumLimited #aim #qhe #helium #HeliumExploration #SagebrushProject #ColoradoEnergy #HeliumResources #EnergyDevelopment #Operatorship #ResourceEstimates #ProductionTesting #OilAndGas #CleanEnergy #CriticalResources #ProjectDevelopment #EnergyMarkets #ExplorationUpdate

Presenting a replay of the Frontier Gentlemen "Daddy Buck Bucks" aired on May 04, 1958. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Gunsmoke "Hinka-Do" aired on May 04, 1952. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Fort Laramie "The Chaplain" aired on Aug 26, 1956. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Have Gun Will Travel "Father O'Tools Organ" part 1 and 2 aired on Aug 07, 1960. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of the Six Shooter "Blood Relations" aired on May 27, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Have Gun Will Travel "High Wire" aired on Aug 02, 1959. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

20260317 Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America RS Vendor Check-in Call Originally Broadcasted March 17, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us for helpful information shared at Sagebrush and other updates. Also please pay your annual dues- only $10. Sponsored by Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America subscribe to our announce list Contact The Facilitator

Presenting a replay of Gunsmoke "No Indians" aired on Aug 02, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Frontier Gentleman "Nebraska Jack" aired on Aug 03, 1958. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Fort Laramie "Nature Boy" aired on July 25, 1956. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Welcome to The Adam Carolla Show, live from the Sagebrush Cantina, with special guests Brad Williams and Rick Sittig! From ugly Christmas sweaters and holiday festivities to Brad and Adam judging Rick's stand-up comedy, it's a festive episode filled with laughs. Thanks for watching, and happy holidays!Brad Williams is a stand-up comedian. He has upcoming tour dates at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, CA on December 27 and The Parker in Fort Lauderdale, FL on December 30. Find more at BradWilliamsComedy.com and follow him on X @FunnyBrad and on Instagram @BradWilliamsComic.Subscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/FOR MORE WITH BRAD WILLIAMS:WEBSITE: BradWilliamsComedy.comTWITTER: @FunnyBradINSTAGRAM: @BradWilliamsComicFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comLIVE SHOWS: January 8 - Loveland, COJanuary 9 - Colorado Springs, COJanuary 10 - Colorado Springs, CO (2 shows)January 11 - Greenwood Village, COJanuary 16 - Grants Pass, ORJanuary 17 - Bend, ORThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHims.com/ADAMHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week the COWboys are giving thanks. Along with some fun and lively conversation on the topic, you''ll also hear some great music from Craig Chambers (Good Brown Gravy), Randy & Hannah Huston (Thanks for Today), Western Underground (Good Ol' Days to Come), and Richard Elloyan (Good Day to be a Cowboy). There is also some great cowboy poetry this week from ​Curly Musgrave (Thanks). We'll have the ever popular Dick's Pick (Old Corrals and Sagebrush), Cowpoke Poetry, and a whole bunch of goofin' off too!

A new documentary is tracing how a secret 1953 reactor in Idaho's sagebrush desert sparked the birth of the U.S. nuclear navy.

Presenting a replay of the Lux Radio Theater production of "Shane" aired on Feb 22, 1955. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of the Six Shooter "Apron Face Sorrel" aired on Feb 07, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

I'm speaking with Karen Hall, Program Director of Ecological Education at the Institute for Applied Ecology, about an inspiring initiative that connects conservation with social rehabilitation. We explore what ecological education involves, the features of the landscape and ecology of the region where Karen works and how changes to funding have affected these conservation in the efforts.  Links Staff profile at IAE: Karen Hall – Institute for Applied Ecology — her bio, role description and contact information.  Curriculum materials she oversaw: Ecological Education Curriculum – Institute for Applied Ecology — downloadable education-units with her listed as Program Director.  Article on the prison-conservation work mentioning her: "When Gardening is a Lifeline and Game-Changer" (in Pacific Horticulture) — includes direct quotes from her about the prison-based conservation programme. Pacific Horticulture A podcast featuring her and the prison conservation programme: Seeds for Change: An Institute for Applied Ecology Podcast — she appears discussing the "Sagebrush in Prisons" / conservation-in-prisons initiative.  Other episodes if you liked this one: Episode 333: Designing for Habitat & Biodiversity Ecological designer and waterway whisperer Emmaline Bowman talks about her mission to heal landscapes through nature-led design at her practice Stem Landscape Architecture & Design.  Episode 247: Botanical Education  I speak with Seb Stroud (Leeds University) about the state of botanical education, its implications for biodiversity & climate, and what is being done to revive it. Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall

Microbes are everywhere and studying them isn't always easy, but microbial ecology is a vitally important field. Microbes influence the world around them in numerous ways and trying to understand how they do that with plants is where people like Dr. Leonora Bittleston come in. Join us as we explore the leaf microbiomes of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and various species of pitcher plants (Sarracenia, Nepenthes, and Cephalotus) and learn just how fractal community ecology truly is! This episode was produced in part by April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

Presenting a replay of the Screen Directors Playhouse production of "Broken Arrow" aired on Feb 07, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

In Bannock County, a hungry herd of goats is taking on invasive cheatgrass, helping the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust restore native habitat for the region's wild residents.

Presenting a replay of Gunsmoke "Cheyennes" aired on Feb 05, 1955. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of The Screen Directors Playhouse production of "Stage Coach" aired on Jan 09, 1949. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of the Screen Guild Theater production of "The Ox-Bow Incident" aired on Sep 18, 1944. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of the Lux Radio Theater production of "Branded" aired on Jan 28, 1952. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Gunsmoke "Big Board" aired on Feb 06, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations  

In this episode we cover:Should other people be in the ring during your lesson-helpful or distraction.Inside look at the Gerry Mullins (International Olympic, World and European Champ) canter pole system at Sagebrush Farms.Breaking down what rideability really means and how to develop it.Laura's new trainer, Mickie Sage, joins the Sagebrush team as Head Trainer-and she's an Eagles fan too.Thank you to our partner For Horses for helping to make this podcast possible.  

Presenting a replay of Fort Laramie "Squaw Man" aired on Feb 05, 1956. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay Gunsmoke "Chester's Hanging" aired on Feb 12, 1955. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of the Lux Radio Theater production of "Winchester 73" aired on Nov 12, 1951. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay The Six Shooter "The Silver Buckle" aired on Jan 17, 1954. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Presenting a replay of Gunsmoke "The Old Lady" aired on Jan 24, 1953. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is a foundational species in the ecology and economy of much of western North America. It also faces numerous threats. From invasive grasses and mega wildfires, it is important that we learn how to better restore sagebrush and the habitat it provides. That is where people like Dr. Trevor Caughlin come in. Join us as we look at how he and his lab are leveraging new technologies to help understand sagebrush and move the needle on helping to restore it. This episode was produced in part by Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson discusses the world of grouse research, wildlife conservation, and the use of pointing dogs in citizen science. We explore how upland bird hunters and scientists can work together to collect data, and how David has been at the forefront of using dogs and technology to study sage grouse and other upland birds David Dahlgren is an Associate Professor and Rangeland Wildlife Extension Specialist at the University of Utah. His research focuses on upland game bird species, particularly sage grouse and dusky grouse, as well as wildlife management on rangelands. With over 20 years of experience in the field, David combines his passion for upland bird hunting with cutting-edge research, including the use of pointing dogs in citizen science projects. He's also the creator of the Western Range Ranch Management Academy, which teaches ranchers how to balance wildlife conservation with livestock management. Expect to Learn How pointing dogs contribute to wildlife research and citizen science projects. The importance of sagebrush cover for the persistence of sage grouse populations. Insights into livestock grazing and its surprising benefits for wildlife conservation. The value of dog work in tracking and understanding grouse behavior. The integration of technology in Wildlife Studies. David's personal favorite bird species to hunt and his experiences with Mearns quail, chukars, and more. Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction  [00:04:54] - Different Kinds of Dogs [00:17:40] - David's Background and how it relates to Upland Birds [00:34:40] - What is meant by Sagebrush Steppe [00:49:30] - The Biggest Threats for Sagebrush [00:58:29] - Understanding sage grouse habitat [01:04:43] - Benefits of using Dogs in Science [01:28:08] - Learning from 20 Years of Studying Grazing [01:43:20] - David's Favorite Shotgun [01:45:51] - Conclusion Follow the Guest David: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkdbio/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dahlgren-0b9004b7/  Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation open access link https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6 Western Ranch Management Academy website https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6 Faculty webpage https://qanr.usu.edu/directory/dahlgren-david Follow Host Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshotUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sean Claffey is the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Conservation Coordinator at the Nature Conservancy, a role that places him at the center of one of the West's most overlooked but critically important ecosystems: the sagebrush steppe. Based in Dillon, Montana, Sean works across public and private lands to protect and restore this sprawling, foundational landscape that serves as habitat for countless species, supports rural economies, and connects the region's valleys and mountain ranges. Through his leadership in the Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership—a collaborative effort uniting agencies, landowners, and nonprofits—Sean helps ensure that the health of this “land in between” doesn't fall through the cracks. In this conversation, Sean and I dig into the complex threats facing sagebrush country, from invasive grasses and wildfire to conifer encroachment and land conversion. We talk about how fire suppression and ecological shifts have allowed evergreens like Douglas fir and juniper to overtake sagebrush, and how Sean's team is using a mix of prescribed burns, manual thinning, and innovative partnerships with local mills to restore balance to the landscape. He also shares how they're engaging young people in hands-on restoration work, creating pathways for rural youth to connect with the land and gain meaningful employment. Sean brings a unique blend of scientific insight, community-mindedness, and boots-on-the-ground experience to this work, and he's quick to credit the collaborative culture of southwest Montana for making so much progress possible. From low-tech wet meadow restoration to building a more resilient restoration economy, this is a hopeful, grounded conversation about how conservation can succeed when it centers people, place, and purpose. If you're a new listeners and want to go deeper on this subject, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to my earlier episode with Matt Cahill who gives an excellent crash course on the Sagebrush Sea and the epsiode with Austin Rempel and Nancy Smith, who dig deep into riparian restoration in Montana.   But for this episode, be sure the check out the webpage and episode notes for some excellent videos about Sean's work and links to everything we discuss.  Thanks for listening.  --- Sean Claffey Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership Matt Cahill M&P episode Nancy Smith and Austin Rempel M&P episode Full episode notes, video, and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/sean-claffey/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:26 - Intro and Ed's love of Dillon 4:14 - The Sagebrush Sea 7:19 - Pressures on the sea 9:42 - Conifer expansion, the main reason for grassland reduction 12:00 - Ecological, environmental, economical 17:52 - Working with the timber industry 21:59 - Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership, not just another NGO 26:41 - Sean's first priorities with SW MT Sagebrush 30:11 - The way the water should flow 34:47 - Youth programming 40:53 - Cheatgrass, an actual cheater 43:47 - Containing cheatgrass 45:01 - Cheatgrass and fire 47:02 - Working with private landowners 52:58 - Connecting with the community 58:21 - A little more about Sean 1:01:10 - Career advice for people who want to make the world a better place 1:03:54 - Book recs and life recs --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts