This episode takes a look at the science I've been eluding to all series that says cows are bad for riparian conservation in the SPRNCA. It also takes a look at some of the Rancher's defenses of grazing in the area. Can cattle and riparian conservation be compatible?
BLM: the Bureau of Land Management
MOU: Memorandum of Understanding
SPRNCA: San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
NCA: National Conservation Area (shorthand for the SPRNCA)
RMP: Resource Management Plan
FLPMA: the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976