Episode 6: The Science

Episode Description

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? 

All those Acronyms: 

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