Safeguarding our Skies and Protecting our People
For Air Quality Awareness Week we enlisted our very own Mary Flanderka—recently hired to work on air pollution issues in Wyoming—to tell us more about air quality in the state and its importance in our lives. “Many folks in Wyoming tend to assume we do not have an air...
New to the Team: Mary Flanderka
Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Mary Flanderka, and I write to you from the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s new office in downtown Cheyenne, just above the Paramount Cafe. I joined the Wyoming Outdoor Council staff as a policy advocate in March of this year. My current...
Spring and Birds Come to Wyoming
“Just look out the window and notice what you see, notice what you hear, “ Jazmyn McDonald told me as the small grey truck bounced along the gravel road toward Lucky Pond in Lander, just a few minutes outside of town. Jaz, a member of the Wyoming Outdoor Council,...Celebrate Earth Day with Wyoming Outdoor Council
This Saturday, April 22, you can join the Outdoor Council at events in two Wyoming communities! These events in Lander and Laramie will each be a chance for folks to connect with conservation and sustainability efforts in each town, including free booths, activities,...
Please Attend! Johnson County Public Lands Initiative Meeting, April 18
As you may know, Johnson County is home to two rugged, wild landscapes nestled in the southeastern flanks of the Bighorn Mountains: North Fork and Gardner Mountain. We’re sending this email to residents of Johnson and surrounding counties since you may hunt, fish, or...In Memory: Martha Christensen
On March 19, the Wyoming Outdoor Council and the world lost a dear friend. Former board member, loyal and longtime donor, dedicated volunteer, and passionate conservation advocate Dr. Martha Christensen passed away at the age of 85 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin....
The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Task Force Wants Your Input!
In late 2016, Governor Matt Mead initiated the Outdoor Recreation Task Force to explore how Wyoming can grow its outdoor recreation sector. Throughout 2017, the Task Force—made up of a diverse group of stakeholders and co-chaired by me—will meet to discuss ways to...
Legislative Alert: Risky business and sage-grouse
A bill we’ve been monitoring in the Wyoming State Legislature—HB 271: game bird farms – greater sage-grouse—went bad last week and we need your help to stop it. Please contact your Senator and tell them to oppose this bill. We expect this bill to be up on the floor of...