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Public Lands Council PLC fights for public lands grazing interests in Washington, DC. Visit us at www.PublicLandsCouncil.org.

Public Lands Council (PLC) strives to maintain a stable business environment for ranchers with public lands grazing rights. Founded in 1968 and based in Washington, DC, we work with Congress and the federal agencies to represent the 22,000 ranchers who operate on public lands. These ranchers serve as the caretakers of the range, the economic drivers of the rural West, and providers of food and fib

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Reduced fuel. Lower risk. Healthier rangelands.Targeted livestock grazing helps reduce wildfire risk by managing fine fu...
08/20/2026

Reduced fuel. Lower risk. Healthier rangelands.

Targeted livestock grazing helps reduce wildfire risk by managing fine fuels and invasive grasses that can make fires easier to ignite and spread. It can also support native plant recovery and healthier soils – benefits that carry beyond wildfire season.

On Monday, we shared about the Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act and its focus on using grazing to reduce wildfire risk. These facts show why targeted grazing can be an important tool in that effort.

Learn more at publiclandscouncil.org.

One month until PLC’s 58th Annual Meeting!We hope to see you in Copper Mountain, Colorado, September 15–17. Annual Meeti...
08/18/2026

One month until PLC’s 58th Annual Meeting!

We hope to see you in Copper Mountain, Colorado, September 15–17. Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for us to come together, discuss the issues impacting public lands ranchers, and set our priorities for the year ahead.

We’re grateful to have Cultivo join us as a Silver Sponsor of this year’s Annual Meeting and appreciate their support of PLC and our members.

If you haven't already, be sure to register here: https://publiclandscouncil.org/events/annual-meeting

It’s Monday, so let’s talk text.This week we’re doing a dive into the Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act. ...
08/17/2026

It’s Monday, so let’s talk text.

This week we’re doing a dive into the Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act. Introduced in the Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, S.1981 directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to deploy grazing to reduce the risk of fine fuels that make wildfires hotter, more destructive, and more dangerous. With more than 5 million acres burned already this year, and agencies largely unable to use prescribed fire – prescribed and targeted grazing is an effective, practical tool to reduce the risk to communities and rangeland health.

The bill directs the Secretaries to look at the Wildland-Urban Interface where we’ve seen so many fires over the last 20 years, and deploy targeted grazing through temporary non-renewable permits and targeted fuels treatments.

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed the bill in July. Tell your Senator it’s time to pass S.1981!

PLC’s 58th Annual Meeting is right around the corner! We're proud to have Envu U.S. join us as a bronze sponsor for the ...
08/12/2026

PLC’s 58th Annual Meeting is right around the corner! We're proud to have Envu U.S. join us as a bronze sponsor for the event.

As we prepare to welcome you to Copper Mountain, a few reminders:

✅ August 14 is the PLC hotel block deadline.
✅ August 15 is the last day for early bird registration prices.

Register here: https://publiclandscouncil.org/events/annual-meeting

We look forward to seeing you in Colorado next month!

Another Monday, another August bill highlight! This week we’re talking about Rep. Vasquez’s bill, the Protecting America...
08/10/2026

Another Monday, another August bill highlight! This week we’re talking about Rep. Vasquez’s bill, the Protecting America’s Herds Act.

Following the detection of New World Screwworm in Texas earlier this year, Representative Vasquez introduced H.R.9377 with bipartisan support to leverage all available resources to combat the pest. The legislation would activate local and state extension personnel to train other employees and ranchers to identify NWS, enhance coordination with all local officials, and deploy a wide variety of state resources to support USDA efforts.

While we all hope NWS does not reach New Mexico, ensuring state officials can take an “all hands on deck” approach is the best way to improve preparedness and response.

Read more about H.R.9377 here: https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gabe-vasquez-introduces-bipartisan-solution-protect-americas-herds-new

There’s a lot to learn from the people who have spent generations caring for working lands.The International Year of Ran...
08/08/2026

There’s a lot to learn from the people who have spent generations caring for working lands.

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists is an opportunity to recognize the people, communities and working landscapes that sustain rangelands around the world. As part of IYRP, we recently joined the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef at LeValley Ranch in Colorado to spend time with PLC Secretary Robbie LeValley for an episode of “Voices of America’s Grazinglands.”

The upcoming episode, centered around the theme “Rangelands and Resilience,” explores the many ways ranching and rangelands are interconnected. Robbie and her family’s commitment to ranching, public lands and the future of these landscapes runs deep. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share a little of their story and highlight the work happening on the ground to care for these lands.

Thank you to Merck / Vence for their Gold Sponsorship of the Public Lands Council's 58th Annual Meeting! We appreciate t...
08/07/2026

Thank you to Merck / Vence for their Gold Sponsorship of the Public Lands Council's 58th Annual Meeting! We appreciate their continued commitment to the ranching community and look forward to seeing them in Copper Mountain this September.

As a reminder, there is just one week left to register at the early bird rate for the Annual Meeting. Be sure to register and reserve your room before the hotel room block closes after August 14.

Register at this link: https://publiclandscouncil.org/events/annual-meeting

See you in Copper Mountain, September 15–17!

Our next Real Rancher highlight features Nevada rancher Jon Griggs, whose nearly 35-year career at Maggie Creek Ranch re...
08/05/2026

Our next Real Rancher highlight features Nevada rancher Jon Griggs, whose nearly 35-year career at Maggie Creek Ranch reflects the value of adaptability and stewardship.

Starting as a member of the cowboy crew and working his way into ranch management, Jon has built a career rooted in practical decision-making, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of the land.

From managing cattle in Nevada’s challenging landscape to improving habitat and strengthening partnerships across the region, Jon and the Maggie Creek Ranch team demonstrate how ranching and conservation can work together. Through these efforts, they are working toward a shared goal: maintaining a healthy habitat that benefits both wildlife and cattle.

"Motivation cannot be separated from practicality," shares Jon Griggs.

Read the full Real Rancher Story at the link in our bio or on our website: https://publiclandscouncil.org/who-we-are/real-ranchers/john-griggs

It’s August, which means that Congress may be in recess, but we’re still focused on ranchers’ priorities in the almost 1...
08/03/2026

It’s August, which means that Congress may be in recess, but we’re still focused on ranchers’ priorities in the almost 15,000 bills that have been introduced in the 119th Congress.

Every Monday in August, we’re going to be highlighting bills that contain PLC priorities and tell you about the impact.

First up, H.R.9536, the FEES Act.

Introduced by Representative Tom Tiffany and Representative Rep. Harriet Hageman the bill would rein in abuse of a taxpayer-funded tool that has enabled frivolous litigation for decades. The Equal Access to Justice Act was created to support veterans and other Americans who needed to take legal action against the government on things like veterans’ health benefits or Social Security claims by allowing them to seek repayment of their attorneys fees if they prevailed in their cases. Unfortunately, groups whose entire business model is to sue the government to force policy change through settlement have exploited the fund for their own benefit.

The FEES Act would set limits on how many times an individual or group could seek reimbursement, limit the amount of money that could be paid out, and remove eligibility for reimbursement if the case ends in a settlement. Groups who sue the government for sport should not be able to force policy change through settlement AND make the taxpayers foot the bill.

Contact your Representative and ask them to cosponsor H.R.9536.

There’s just one month left to submit applications for funding for PLC to consider in this funding cycle. Successful pro...
08/01/2026

There’s just one month left to submit applications for funding for PLC to consider in this funding cycle. Successful projects have included permittee and partner training, applied rangeland science research, economic data modeling, and student education.

Wondering if your project qualifies?

Review our Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements here: https://publiclandscouncil.org/get-involved/grants-funding

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