Sage Grouse Initiative

Download the On Target: Sage Grouse Initiative infographic (PDF; 2.5 MB) Download the 2017 Sage Grouse Report Montana (PDF; 2 MB)

Download the Montana NRCS SGI 2.0 Strategy (PDF; 1.6 MB)

NRCS offers the Sage Grouse Initiative to help private landowners improve and enhance sage-grouse habitat and the sustainability of working ranches and farms in the western United States. NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are helping ranchers improve habitat for the sage-grouse. NRCS’ sage grouse efforts are part of Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW).

• 2017 Sage Grouse Report Montana (PDF; 2 MB)
• Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) Website
• Working Lands for Wildlife - Greater Sage Grouse
• Montana Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0 Strategy
• Montana Sage Grouse Initiative Habitat Designations Map 2016 (PDF; 428 KB)
• Greater Sage Grouse Field Indicator Guide

In the News

• August 2019 The Bird and the Herd
• July 2019 Partnering for Easement Success to Benefit Sage Grouse
• March 2019 Raths Family and Partners Conserve Sagebrush Prairie, Working Ranch
• January 2019 Conservation Easement Protects Springhill Ranch and Provides Public Access
• January 2019 Easement Near Roy Conserves Working Ranch, Wildlife Habitat, and Public Access
• October 2018 Partnering to Conserve a Sagebrush Landscape
• October 2018 Conservation Easement in Beaverhead County Protects Thousands of Acres
• April 2018 Taking No-Till to the Next Level
• January 19, 2018 - Ranchers Improve Sage Grouse Habitat and Reduce Fire Risk
• April 20, 2017 - How Do Conservation Easements Work? ASK AN EXPERT: Lisa McCauley, Easement Specialist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Montana
• June 12, 2016 - Grazing Management Improves Grazing Land for Cattle, Habitat for Wildlife
• December 11, 2015 - NRCS Makes $50 Million Available to Help Ranchers Restore Sage-grouse Habitat
• July 20, 2015 - New Agreement in Montana Further Enhances Sage Grouse Conservation Efforts
• February 12, 2015 - NRCS Report Shows Positive Impact of Sage-grouse Conservation on Working Lands in West
• September 9, 2014 - Montana Governor Creates Montana Sage-Grouse Habitat Conservation Program
• August 2014 - Hunting Dog Group Helps Montana Sage Grouse
• August 2014 -  Sage Grouse Volunteers Lend a Hand on Bequette Ranch
• August 2014 -  Sage Grouse & Cattle Thrive on Rest-Rotation

Contact

Kyle Tackett
Resource Conservationist for Initiatives
Phone: 406-925-2865
Email: Kyle Tackett