This committee, known as the Rangewide Interagency Sage-grouse Conservation Team (RISCT) from 2009 to 2023, has existed within WAFWA since the 1950s. It returned to its original name under a restructuring effort lead by the WAFWA President and members in December 2023.
Vision and Purpose:
“Provide technical assistance to the SIC and assist in implementation of sagebrush ecosystem conservation priorities throughout the western U.S.”
The goals of this committee are to:
- Assist Sagebrush Initiative Committee partners in advancing our understanding of the sagebrush ecosystem through identifying and addressing priority research needs and filling data gaps.
- Provide technical assistance in implementing the tools and strategies developed under the Sagebrush Conservation Initiative.
- Provide a conduit for increased communication and collaboration, and technology transfer to resolve issues and challenges that relate to the management and conservation of the sagebrush ecosystem.
- Continue to facilitate and host the Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop.
- Facilitate collaboration and coordination between available technical resources (this Committee) and the SIC to integrate policy and technical solutions.
- Coordination and exchange of sagebrush conservation efforts and sage-grouse data.
Transactions from Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop
2026 Transactions from 35th Workshop | Spearfish, SD
2024 Transactions from 34th Workshop | Wenatchee, WA
2022 Transactions from 33rd Workshop | Logan, UT
2020 Transactions from 32nd Workshop | Oregon – Remote
2018 Transactions from 31st Workshop | Billings, MT
2016 Transactions from 30th Workshop | Lander, WY
2014 Transactions from 29th Workshop | Elko, NV
2012 Transactions from 28th Workshop | Steamboat Springs, CO
2010 Transactions from 27th Workshop | Twin Falls, ID
2008 Transactions from 26th Workshop | Mammoth Lakes, CA
2006 Transactions from 25th Workshop | Spearfish, SD
2004 Transactions from 24th Workshop | Wenatchee, WA
2002 Transactions from 23rd Workshop | Bicknell, UT
2000 Transactions from 22nd Workshop | Redmond, OR
1998 Transactions from 21st Workshop | Billings, MT
1996 Transactions from 20th Workshop | Gillette, WY
1994 Transactions from 19th Workshop |Reno, NV
1993 Transactions from 18th Workshop |Fort Collins, CO
1991 Transactions from 17th Workshop |Pocatello, ID
1989 Transactions from 16th Workshop |Moses Lake, WA
1987 Transactions from 15th Workshop |Midway, UT
1985 Transactions from 14th Workshop |Alturas, CA
1983 Transactions from 13th Workshop |Ontario, Oregon
1979 Transactions from 11th Workshop |Twin Falls, ID
1977 Transactions from 10th Workshop |Grand Junction, CO
1975 Transactions from 9th Workshop |Reno, NV
1973 Transactions from 8th Workshop |Lewistown, MT
1971 Transactions from 7th Workshop |Salt Lake City, UT
1969 Transactions from 6th Workshop |Rock Springs, WY
1965 Transactions from 4th Workshop |Walden, CO
This committee is associated with WAFWA’s Sagebrush Conservation Initiative.
Related Events
| Event | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Biennial Sage & Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop | Workshop | August 5, 2024 - August 8, 2024 | Wenatchee, Washington |
| 35th Biennial Sage & Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Workshop | Workshop | August 18, 2026 - August 21, 2026 | Spearfish, South Dakota |