WESTERN SKIES STRATEGIES, INC. for SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT
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What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
SRM Supports the ongoing implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill and those programs within the conservation title which support best-management practices on the country's rangelands. SRM supports the utilization of technical assistance when implementing conservation and working lands programs as authorized within the 2014 Farm Bill. SRM supports directives from the agencies and the Administration that urges for federal employees to receive necessary trainings and access to professional societies specific to their field. SRM supports directives from the agencies and Administration which urge their respective employees to attend professional conferences and to participate in continuing education opportunities. SRM supports directives from the agencies and Administration which highlight the issue or active range management on tribal lands. SRM supports directives which highlight active participation between range professionals and representatives from the respective tribal regions in order to implement and engage on those issues regarding best management practices. SRM supports increased engagement between range management professionals and representatives from the respective tribal regions in order to facilitate technical trainings and workshops within tribal regions that focus on best management techniques and practices.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY FOGARTY | — |
| JESS PETERSON | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
SRM supports the sufficient appropriation of funds within the FY 2015 Appropriations bill to those programs authorized within the 2014 Farm Bill which support conservation and working lands provisions. SRM supports the FY 2015 Interior Appropriations bill which supports active and best management practices on the country's rangelands and supporting ecosystems.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY FOGARTY | — |
| JESS PETERSON | — |
Natural Resources NAT
SRM supports the Bureau of Land Management in establishing a more aggressive and effective management plan that will maintain the continued existence of a thriving natural ecological balance between the country's rangelands and the wild horses and burros that they support. SRM supports the Natural Resources Conservation Service and their directive to address soil health, the Soil Health Initiative. SRM opposes any halt by the BLM in the gathers of wild, free roaming horses and burros and continues to support the use of best-science available in addressing proper herd size. SRM supports the USCA-NRCS as they look to broaden the scope of the Soil Health Initiative in order to include Range Health
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY FOGARTY | — |
| JESS PETERSON | — |
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