2023 ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES ‘PRIVATE LANDS FISH AND WILDLIFE STEWARDSHIP AWARD‘

“This year’s recipient of the Association’s Private Lands Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Award is Josiah Austin and the Cienega Ranch, in Arizona, for their proactive conservation and environmental practices and exhibiting outstanding stewardship of fish and wildlife resources.

Cienega Ranch demonstrates pride in working alongside many agencies and organizations to integrate a fully operational cattle company with ecological restoration and wildlife conservation efforts. Mr. Austin has worked tirelessly to make his ranch a thriving ecosystem that benefits cattle and wildlife. Josiah has worked to implement conservation measures across his ranch for over 25 years.  Mr. Austin’s commitment to conservation and ranching is unparalleled and made possible because of his collaborative spirit.” -Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

2023 ARIZONA GAME AND FISH WILDLIFE HABITAT STEWARD OF THE YEAR

2022 UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY “RE-GREENING A DRYLAND WATERSHED” WESTERN GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE CENTER VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

2022 TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND SPOTLIGHT

2020 ARIZONA OUTDOOR HALL OF FAME

2008 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE NATIONAL WETLAND AWARDS LANDOWNER STEWARDSHIP AWARDEE

2006 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL SERVICE AWARD