Native wildlife is being killed.
Livestock grazing drives the killing of native predators and herbivores through habitat destruction, competition for resources, and government-sanctioned killing to protect livestock.
Plant species are dwindling.
Livestock grazing drives the spread of invasive weeds and the decline of native plants, forcing wildlife to compete for diminishing forage and threatening entire ecosystems.
Streams & wetlands suffer.
Waterways are polluted with fecal coliform contamination and trampled by livestock, degrading stream habitats and threatening fish populations.
Public recreation is at risk.
When watersheds and wildlife are devastated, recreational opportunities for the public suffer as well.
