Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management

University of Wyoming

We’ve all heard ''Home on the Range,'' the unofficial anthem of the American West, but what exactly is ''the range''

The range or rangelands are the unfarmed, wide open spaces that account for more than 40 percent of the earth’s land-and 70 percent of Wyoming’s. These sparsely treed ecosystems provide habitat for wildlife, food for livestock, natural beauty for our souls along with oil, natural gas, timber-and jobs.

To understand and sustainability manage these complex ecosystems, which run the gamut from wetlands to deserts, is at the heart of what you’ll learn as a rangeland ecology and watershed management major.

Crossing several academic disciplines, rangeland ecology and watershed management is a rich amalgam of ecology, hydrology, rangeland management, soil science and reclamation with a little politics added to keep things real.

As a rangeland ecology and watershed management student you will learn to understand, manage and help restore the complex ecosystems that make up the world’s rangelands. Through fieldwork, research, study abroad and internships, you will also get direct hands-on experience with how to use science to balance multiple concerns that include livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, recreation and wildland beauty.

Use this degree program as a springboard to graduate school, or head directly into the wild, helping producers, government agencies and other stakeholders make the best decisions for these important resources.

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources