[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″]In January 2018, Dustin Bleizeffer joined the Outdoor Council as its new Communications Director, a role that will enable Dustin to strengthen our communications capacity, grow our influence and effectiveness in the state, and expand our network of engaged citizens through communications, marketing, and media […]
FIELD NOTES
Land Grab in Sheep’s Clothing
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.98″ background_layout=”light”] This month, Sen. John Barrasso introduced, and Sen. Mike Enzi co-sponsored, a reckless measure to advance the Trump administration’s disastrous doctrine of “energy dominance” over all other uses on public lands. The “Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act,” or the ONSHORE Act (S. […]
The Outdoor Council Announces New Executive Director
The Wyoming Outdoor Council board of directors is proud to announce it has named long-time conservation leader Lisa McGee as the organization’s new executive director. McGee had been serving as interim director and she replaces former Executive Director Gary Wilmot who left the Outdoor Council in November to pursue an opportunity with the National Outdoor […]
Standing Together for Public Lands
“The president stole your land.” That’s the stark message today over at patagonia.com. We join Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and the vast majority of our fellow citizens to express our deep disapproval of President Trump’s recent decision to shrink the boundaries of two national monuments. His unprecedented move reduces Bears Ears National Monument by more […]
Announcing Our Citizen Lobbyist Internships!
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.87″ background_layout=”light”] The Wyoming Outdoor Council’s power comes from informed and engaged citizens. This is especially true during the state legislative session—when key policy decisions about our public lands, wildlife, and environmental quality are made. As part of our effort to increase civic engagement in Wyoming, we are excited to launch our […]
Let Collaborative Science-Based Plans Stand
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.84″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.86″ background_layout=”light” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”] A historic, West-wide effort to protect the imperiled Greater sage-grouse is under threat by the Trump administration—even though Wyoming Governor Matt Mead doesn’t want Washington to meddle with key features of the science-based plan. The federal plan for protecting sage-grouse in the West, […]
The 2018 Calendar Photo Contest Winners!
This year, the Outdoor Council tried something new with our annual calendar photo contest. We allowed submissions via Instagram, and we are proud to say it was an overwhelming success! In addition to our traditional email submissions, we received over 700 Instagram entries with the hashtag #WOC50th. It was a great way to connect to […]
The ONSHORE Act
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.82″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” header_font_size=”1px” custom_margin=”0px|||”] Last week, we sent a letter to Representative Liz Cheney opposing draft legislation that would transfer management authority for oil and gas permitting on federal lands to the states while allowing energy developers to circumvent our nation’s bedrock environmental policy law. The so-called ONSHORE Act (Opportunities […]
Ensuring Responsible Energy Development, Cleaner Air, & Healthier Communities
Last week, a U.S. district court reinstated a commonsense rule to prevent the waste of natural gas on public lands. The court found the Trump administration’s attempt to suspend the rule without the required public input violated the law. The Outdoor Council was a party to this suit, and we’re happy to report that the […]
Many Citizens, One Voice: Why Members Matter
Ask any Wyoming Outdoor Council staffer and they’ll tell you: Protecting what’s best about Wyoming is a team effort. From removing illegal fencing that harms wildlife, to securing laws that better protect drinking water and air quality, to convincing decision-makers that some landscapes are simply too special to develop, each of the hard-won successes the […]