Center News and Notes

Architects of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act tried to forestall conflict between state regulators and local groundwater users. But judging plans “inadequate” creates hard-to-reconcile differences.
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How the carbon sink of permafrost in the far North is turning into a carbon emitter instead; two new national monuments honoring Native land; how federal renewable energy incentives could change the Nevada desert; the work of restoring prairie dogs…
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It was a busy and rewarding year at the Bill Lane Center. We invite you to read our annual year-end letter and learn more about our 2024 research, programming and events. Happy holidays and happy trails!
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Horses are still intertwined in the tapestry of the West
Their place in the region’s culture and economy has changed. Horse specialists like Curt Pate ensure some still play their old ranching role.
Scholars and government leaders, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Lane Center Director Bruce Cain, discussed the future of climate action and clean energy during a conference focused on democracy and sustainability.
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