Resources for managing ponds and water access when regeneratively grazing livestock

One of the frequent questions that comes up during our Noble Essentials courses is how to manage livestock around ponds on a ranch or farm.

Here are several articles available on Noble.org to help with everything from balancing adaptive grazing with use of natural water impoundments, to ranch watershed management, to pond fencing and design. As you explore these articles, you’ll find even more resources linked in the stories themselves.

• Consider Water Impoundments and Streams When Grazing Livestock

• Adequate Plant Cover Is Necessary for Good Water Quality

• Regenerative Ranching Runs Downstream

• Pond Fencing

• Depth, watershed considerations guide pond design