“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 […]
FIELD NOTES
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
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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 […]
Thank You for Celebrating With Us!
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Thanks to everyone who joined us this past weekend to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We were delighted to connect with our Wyoming community, meet new folks who love the outdoors, celebrate decades of conservation, and think together about our vision for the future. We couldn’t have done any of […]
Jalan Crossland Band’s “last big hurrah” this Friday in Lander
A once-in-a-lifetime event is taking place at the Lander Community & Convention Center this Friday night… and you’re invited! Not only will we be kicking off our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Citizen Advocacy Summit, but we’ll also be hosting the final performance of Wyoming’s own Jalan Crossland Band. Described as “a grand experimenter” (Northern WY […]
A Summer in the Red Desert
I’ve been lucky to be able to spend several days this summer in the northern Red Desert, sharing this phenomenal place with representatives of state and federal agencies, local governments, and Sweetwater County residents. We admired the desert’s remarkable views together, had rich discussions, and saw plenty of big game—including desert elk, trophy mule deer, […]