On March 25, Big Wind Carpenter and I took off from a small Wyoming airport, bound for our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. As we landed, the city was blanketed in the pink and white blossoms of cherry trees — an unmistakable sign of spring. While the season’s beauty filled us with optimism and a sense […]
FIELD NOTES
“Pronghorn are a great avenue to amaze and inspire people.”
A conversation with Jackson naturalist Kevin Taylor, pondering pronghorn in Jackson Hole, ‘nature inheritance,’ and hope for the next generation Twice a year, Sublette Pronghorn embark on one of the longest land migrations in the lower 48 states — an epic journey stretching 165 miles from I-80 to Grand Teton National Park. Their ancient migration […]
Defending your public lands at our nation’s capital
For Wyomingites, it can be hard to picture the hustle and bustle that occurs in Washington D.C., the seat of our nation’s government, where all our laws and policies are formed. Even more difficult can be tracking these intricate workings as Congress works to pass laws that will support their current political agenda. Politics and […]
“It’s never going to be easier to protect migration corridors than right now.”
A conversation with Bill Ames, longtime Green River resident, about coexisting with migrating pronghorn Twice a year, Sublette Pronghorn embark on one of the longest land migrations in the lower 48 states — an epic journey stretching 165 miles from I-80 to Grand Teton National Park. Their ancient migration pathways crisscross highways and meander through […]
Legislative Lowdown: How did conservation fare at the 2025 Wyoming Legislature?
Just like that, the 2025 Wyoming Legislature has come to a close. Over eight frenzied weeks, lawmakers debated hundreds of bills. Some made it into law, while the vast majority met their end. Now that the dust has settled, how did it all shake out for Wyoming’s lands, waters, wildlife, climate, and communities? More than […]
Legislative Lowdown: The end is in sight!
Only one day remains before Wyoming’s 68th Legislature is scheduled to wrap on March 6. Legislators are racing to debate the last bills standing and committees are beginning to narrow down topics to address during the interim. There’s been no shortage of drama in the waning days of the session, with both successes and setbacks […]
BREAKING: Game & Fish Department moves forward with Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor designation
Press Release LANDER, WYOMING (March 4, 2025) — Yesterday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced a new phase in the process to designate the Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor, releasing a comprehensive Biological Risk and Opportunity Assessment. This report outlines specific threats to migration and opportunities for conservation along 10 discrete segments of the migration […]
A Message from the Director: Federal firings will impact Wyoming’s lands, waters, wildlife, and communities
The public lands that define Wyoming and contribute significantly to our quality of life are under unprecedented and nuanced attacks. State legislative efforts to transfer our public lands to the state compounded by federal efforts to sell them off to seed a sovereign wealth fund are suddenly on the table. Of course, there have been […]
Legislative Lowdown: Rooftop solar bill now includes a poison pill
It’s crunch time at the Capitol as we enter the final two weeks of the 2025 Wyoming state legislative session. Some bills are making their way to the governor’s desk for signature, while others will fall by the wayside if they miss key deadlines this Thursday and Friday. As these deadlines approach, we’re watching closely […]
Legislative Lowdown: Big decisions ahead for conservation project funding, rooftop solar, and more
It’s Week 6 of the state legislative session. As many bills fall by the wayside and others inch closer to the governor’s desk for a signature, our priorities for the remainder of the session are coming into stronger focus. There’s plenty of important work still to be done. Read on for opportunities for action and […]