FIELD NOTES


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: The bills are stacking up!

The 2025 General Session is off to an exciting, fast-paced start, and bills are stacking up quickly. We’re keeping an eye on legislation that would impact private property, nuclear waste, rooftop solar, and other conservation priorities in Wyoming — read on for key updates! HB118 attacks future land exchanges HB118 would effectively restrict any land […]

House Bill 118 attacks future public lands access and landowner rights

The sale of the beloved Kelly Parcel, the former state section that has now been successfully incorporated into Grand Teton National Park, represented a win-win for wildlife and state trust beneficiaries. The $100 million generated from the sale will benefit Wyoming’s education system for decades to come. Unfortunately, some legislators are dead-set on preventing future […]

Nuclear waste storage and the 2025 Wyoming Legislature: What you need to know

Should Wyoming become the nation’s dumping ground for radioactive waste? HB16, a bill being considered by state lawmakers, would open the door for a high-level nuclear waste storage facility within state boundaries. Storing this waste comes with risks to Wyoming’s environment, public health, and economy — which is why we’re tracking this bill closely. Read […]