Conservation
Rick Ridgeway, a self-described “adventurer, writer, photographer, marketer, and adventure capitalist,” was joined by Corey Anco, The Willis McDonald IV Curator of Natural Science for the Center of the West, to talk about a multi-media presentation, meet-and-greet and book signing at the Center of the West. Rick spoke about his life as conservationist, including 15…
According to research by Wyoming scientists, efforts to improve sage-grouse habitat through conventional management practices may be ineffective—and even counterproductive. Sagebrush reduction strategies, including mowing and herbicide application, are often employed to enhance habitat for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and other sagebrush-dependent species. The theory is that clearing large sagebrush shrubs improves food sources…
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.) recently awarded the 2023 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award for non-coal to Little Missouri River Mine for their efforts in developing a bat box program to help improve foraging habitat for several bat species. The Little Missouri River Mine is a bentonite mine operated by the American Colloid…
Park County School District 6, in partnership with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and other local Park County businesses, is proud to announce an exciting pilot program. Classroom-to-Careers is a unique initiative that aims to provide P.C.S.D. 6 students with invaluable hands-on experience, bridging the gap between education and real-world application. Classroom-to-Careers is designed…
Alex Few, Regional Director of Park County Open Lands, and Mark Bruscino, Advisory Council Member of Park County Open Lands and a founding member, spoke about the mission of their organization as well as how it has been received in the community. They also spoke about a picnic that is coming up on June 10th…
Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder submitted a public comment opposing the federal Bureau of Land Management’s new proposed rule regarding the conservation “use” of federal lands. In March 2023, the Department of the Interior published a proposal to guide the balanced management of America’s public lands for the benefit of current and future…
The State of Wyoming – on behalf of Governor Mark Gordon – has filed a petition for judicial review in the Wyoming Federal District Court. The lawsuit alleges the Department of Interior failed to meet the 12-month deadline for determining Wyoming’s petition to delist the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Because of…
Grand Teton National Park staff will continue habitat restoration projects this summer as part of a multi-phase restoration effort to replace approximately 4,500 acres of non-native grass fields with native sagebrush habitat. A healthy sagebrush ecosystem in Grand Teton is vital for the diversity and abundance of native plants and wildlife species like elk, bison,…
Wyoming State Parks, in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, is hosting several opportunities to engage with the resource management planning process for Buffalo Bill Reservoir and State Park. Three meetings have been scheduled between June 1 and 2 at various places in Cody. Each meeting will present ideas for balancing conservation and recreation at…
Governor Gordon Opposes “Boneheaded” BLM Conservation Leases
Andrew-Rossi
June 19, 2023
On Thursday morning, Governor Mark Gordon provided testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health proposed rule and in favor of a bill to withdraw that rule. Making Wyoming’s case that the proposed rule oversteps the federal agency’s authority while undermining the important role that…