SRM promotes sound rangeland stewardship that is backed by science-based information. The organization serves as an outlet for current rangeland science and technology and provides links between research and applied management.

Publishing the peer-reviewed scientific journals Rangeland Ecology & Management and Rangelands, SRM provides a platform to present research to the science community and rangeland users. In addition, SRM hosts workshops, symposiums, field tours, etc. at the local, national, and international level that provide opportunities to network and connect on the most cutting edge research and technological advancements in rangeland science & management.