Data-Driven Preservation · American West
Turning complex data into real-world action — and putting the tools of conservation directly into your hands.
The American West is at a crossroads. Rangelands are shrinking, wildlife is being targetted, and the native vegetation that defines this landscape is under mounting pressure — from drought, from misunderstanding, and from time itself. We believe the path forward is paved with data, not just good intentions. We translate complex science into clear, actionable strategies for the people who love this land, the people who manage it, and lawmakers that protect it.
Find Your Role
Conservation of the West moves forward on three fronts at once — public will, on-the-ground management, and policy. We built distinct tools for each.
For the Public
Everyday advocates, volunteers, and community organizers working to protect wildlife, vegetation, and wild horse herds.
Your Voice Is Part of the Data. You don't need a science degree to protect the West — you need the right information and a clear way to act on it. We arm everyday advocates with the facts behind healthy vegetation, thriving wildlife, and balanced wild horse populations, so your passion turns into real, measurable change.
Get Involved TodayFor the Field
USDA, U.S. Forest Service, and BLM staff, along with private landowners managing range on the ground.
On-the-Ground Solutions, Backed by Hard Data. You're balancing science, law, and reality every single day. We provide the population surveys, habitat assessments, and range-condition data you need to make defensible, science-first decisions — and the tools to implement them within regulatory bounds.
Explore Our Data & SolutionsFor the Capitol
State and federal legislators, governors' offices, and the advocates and lobbyists working alongside them.
The Facts Behind Every Good Decision. Good policy starts with good data. We deliver clear, unbiased research on wildlife, vegetation, and wild horse management — so the laws that shape the West are grounded in reality, not rhetoric.
See How We Inform PolicyWhy Data First
Every recommendation we publish — to a volunteer, a range manager, or a state senator — is traceable to a dataset. That's what lets three very different audiences trust the same source.