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There is a lot happening in the NW High Desert; a unique environment that is home to a well- established ranching community, an open landscape attractive to recreationists and resource developers, and a diverse habitat that is home to an array of plants and animals. Like many arid landscapes, both people and wildlife depend on water, a scarce resource that is particularly susceptible to degradation. Additionally, the effects of climate change could affect precipitation patterns and compound this issue in the future. Open a local newspaper and you are likely to see an article examining one of these current events or other issues pertinent to the management and conservation of sagebrush steppe communities.
