Society for Range Management

Dr. Swanson’s career as a dedicated and tireless educator as well as a passionate advocate for Nevada’s rangelands began with his appointment to the University of Nevada in 1983. Over the next 36 years, Dr. Swanson served as an extension specialist, instructor, researcher, mentor, widely published author and graduate school director.

The Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the Society for Range Management to members for long-term contributions to the art and science of range management and to the Society for Range Management (SRM).

If you have friend or colleague deserving recognition, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31 at https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

Read more about Swanson at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/2026-srm-sustained-lifetime-achievement-awardee

📆 REMINDER FOR SECTION AND COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Don't forget, the Office Hours training call for the new online portal is one week from today. A calendar invite was sent via email, or you can email Maggie for more details.

The session will highlight the new features of the portal and train leadership on portal navigation and important details like submitting calendar events, updating leadership information and accessing section and committee resources.

Hope to see you next Wednesday, June 17 at 11 AM (mountain).

Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Davies has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of rangeland scientists and land managers - just one of the reasons SRM honored him with the Chapline Research Award at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

The Chapline Research Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society for Range Management to a research scientist, recognizing outstanding contributions to rangeland science and the advancement of knowledge supporting effective rangeland management.

If you know a researching deserving recognition, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31 at https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

Read more about Davies at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/2026-srm-wr-chapline-research-awardee

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, as intended, has presented opportunities to talk about rangelands in an expanded capacity, with new audiences and about concepts that are often overlooked - like ecosystem services.

Thanks to Western Landowners Alliance for including SRM President Walker in their recent article on International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists North America

Read the full article at https://onland.westernlandowners.org/2026/stewardship-in-action/the-u-s-has-pastoralists-we-usually-call-them-ranchers/

There's a new job listing on the SRM website! Check it out here: https://rangelands.org/employment-position-63

A respected voice for rangelands across the West, Meg Smith is known as a rancher who not only advocates for stewardship but demonstrates it daily through her work and leadership - and for that work, SRM honored her with the W.R. Chapline Land Stewardship Award earlier this year.

The W.R. Chapline Land Stewardship Award gives special recognition to members of the Society for exceptional accomplishments and contributions in the application of the art and science of range management. It recognizes landowners, land managers, administrators, and counselors who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the stewardship of rangeland resources.

If this sounds like someone you know, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31 at https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

Read more about Smith at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/202-srm-wr-chapline-land-stewardship-awardee

The rule proposes two major actions — streamlined grazing administration and expanded rangeland health standards.

SRM stands ready to assist and share our body of knowledge and research to ensure any updates are scientifically sound and in the best interest of sustaining our nation's rangelands for generations to come.

Read the full DOI press release here: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-proposes-modernizing-grazing-regulations-support-ranchers-and

And follow along for future commentary, listening sessions and more as changes occur.

📣 ATTENTION SRM SECTION AND COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP 📣

Join us for an upcoming SRM Office Hours session to learn how to navigate and utilize the SRM Portal. We will provide a brief overview of portal features, including updating leadership information, posting documents, managing calendars, and accessing committee and section resources.

Email Maggie for the Zoom link and watch for a calendar invite.

A big congratulations to three women who all made major contributions to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists designation. SRM honored them with the Renner Award at the Annual Meeting in February.

The Renner Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Society for Range Management.

If you know someone deserving of this honor, nominate them for the 2027 award before July 31!

https://rangelands.org/honor-award-nomination

And read more about Waters-Bayer, Niamir-Fuller and Hutchinson at https://rangelands.org/news-and-events/2026-srm-frederic-g-renner-awarde