The state of Wyoming wants to allow substantially higher levels of E. coli in more than three-quarters of its streams. What can you do? Click here to take action. Photo: Scott Kane Last summer, the state of Wyoming made a decision—we think it’s a bad one—that would allow up to five times more E. coli than was previously permissible […]
Ask Governor Mead to Reduce Wasteful Flaring and Protect People Statewide from Air Pollution
Governor Mead’s office is asking for public input for his energy strategy at a series of upcoming public meetings throughout the state. Please take this opportunity to tell the governor that you’d like to see him prioritize two things in his energy strategy: (1) Providing Wyoming citizens with an equal, statewide approach to air pollution […]
The True Measure of Wyoming’s Public Lands
“In this age of being able to tap a screen to find the answer to nearly any question we can come up with, it delights me to be reminded that the natural world still harbors secrets and mysteries. It thrills me to think of all we don’t know.” Click here or on the image above […]
This is our last chance to make a difference for the Bighorn Basin!
By Julia Stuble, public lands advocate The Bighorn Basin—a vast area stretching between two mountain ranges in northern Wyoming—has long been a place for which the Wyoming Outdoor Council has advocated thoughtful management that takes into account the outstanding natural values of the area. On Thursday, May 28, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a […]
Media Statement: U.S. Department of the Interior Announces Ambitious Conservation Plan for Greater Sage-Grouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2015 Media contact: Dan Heilig, senior conservation advocate, Wyoming Outdoor Council, (307) 332-7031 x13; dan@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Courtesy Scott Copeland Images U.S. Department of the Interior Announces Ambitious Conservation Plan for Greater Sage-Grouse CHEYENNE — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the release on Thursday of more than a dozen […]
Media Release: Last chance for the public to weigh in on the Bighorn Basin land-use plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2015 Media contact: Julia Stuble, public lands advocate, Wyoming Outdoor Council, (307) 332-7031 x11; julia@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Photo by Kathy Lichtendahl Last chance for the public to weigh in on the Bighorn Basin land-use plan Federal plans for sage-grouse management also released on Thursday CHEYENNE — The U.S. Department of […]
Media Release: Bold New Rule Will Cut Oil and Gas Air Pollution in Wyoming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 Contact: Kelsey Robinson, (512) 691-3404, krobinson@edf.org Chris Merrill, (307) 349-7288, chris@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Bold New Rule Cuts Oil and Gas Air Pollution in Wyoming To improve regional air quality, state leaders target pollution at existing oil and gas sources PINEDALE – The Wyoming Environmental Quality Council today approved a new […]
Join us to watch the new episode of Nature: The Sagebrush Sea on PBS
We’re pleased to let you know about next week’s new episode of the PBS show Nature filmed primarily in Wyoming, called The Sagebrush Sea. The episode features stunning footage of North America’s sagebrush steppe and a closer look at the hardy species that call it home–with a special focus on the greater sage-grouse. Watch from home, or […]
A new plan for our oldest national forest
Dear members and supporters, Nearly ten years in the works, the Shoshone National Forest released its new long-term land-use plan today—and there’s a lot to be happy about. The Shoshone is our country’s first national forest and it remains one of its wildest. As you might expect with a 2.4 million acre forest and tens […]
A message from former staff member Richard Garrett
April 24, 2015 Richard Garrett, outgoing legislative advocate and energy analyst I write to you today—my last—as a staff member of the Wyoming Outdoor Council. I am proud to say I will remain a lifetime member of our great organization. Although I am leaving the staff, I will always be a part of this incredible […]