What is Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management?
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 policy 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 and hands-on analysis of natural resource data, you will also get
direct experience with how to use science to balance multiple concerns that include
livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, recreation and wildland diversity.
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.
UW’s rangeland ecology and watershed management program is accredited by the Society for Range Management and fulfills the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s requirements for rangeland management specialists.
Want to delve into your strengths and curiosities? Our rangeland ecology and watershed management degree program allows you to match your degree to your individual interests. We offer 5 specialized minors from which to choose.
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management Minor
Rangeland ecology and watershed management introduces the knowledge, skills and tools to understand and manage range and wildlands in a diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. Sound interesting to you? Consider adding a rangeland ecology and watershed management minor to your degree!
Learn MoreWhat Can You Do With a Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management Bachelor’s Degree?
With a rangeland ecology and watershed management bachelor's of science, you can build a rewarding career protecting natural resources! Work with land, water, and wildlife through jobs in conservation, restoration or government agencies, helping make a real difference in Wyoming and far beyond.
- Environmental Consulting
- Forestry
- Mine Rehabilitation
- Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism
- Ranch or Range Livestock Management
- Real Estate/Land Management
- Restoration Ecology
- Range or Soil Conservation
- Soil Science
- Watershed Ecology
- Wildland Fire Management
- USDA NRCS
- U.S. Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Forest Service
- The Nature Conservancy
- Two Dot Environmental Consulting
- State of Wyoming
- Wyoming Game and Fish
- Trihydro Corporation
- University of Wyoming
- City of Fort Collins
- and more!
UW’s rangeland ecology and watershed management program is the largest accredited program in the country. This part-environmental, part-agricultural major offers a unique blend of subjects and experiential learning to prepare you to pursue an advanced degree or become a rangeland and watershed specialist.
Our REWM graduates can expect steady job growth, especially with rising demand for sustainable land and water use! Opportunities are expanding in government, conservation, consulting and research—making this degree perfect for those passionate about the environment and our future!
“One thing that most folks don’t expect to hear about UW is the study-abroad opportunities. Both of these trips changed my life, because they gave me a chance to see the natural resource management issues I had learned about in Wyoming in a global context, all the while earning credits for both of my majors.”
- Barbara Jean Bender | B.S. in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management ’16 | Range conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Buffalo, Wyoming
