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As the West Faces a Drought Emergency, Some Ranchers are Restoring Grasslands to Build Water Reserves

As the West Faces a Drought Emergency, Some Ranchers are Restoring Grasslands to Build Water Reserves | Civil Eats

In the face of ongoing drought, ranchers across the western United States are restoring their grasslands and water cycles. But will it be enough to survive harder years ahead?

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