A message from former staff member Richard Garrett
April 24, 2015 Richard Garrett, outgoing legislative advocate and energy analyst I write to you today—my last—as a staff member of the Wyoming Outdoor Council. I am proud to say I will remain a lifetime member of our great organization. Although I am leaving the...You Can Help Protect the People of Pinedale
Show your support for proposed air pollution controls that will help protect people who live and work in the Pinedale area. The EQC will hold a hearing in Pinedale on May 19 where these rules will be considered. We hope that the proposed rules will be approved at this...
The Wyoming Outdoor Council calendar photo contest: Outdoor Recreation
[envira-gallery id=”8276″] [envira-gallery slug=”8276″] This year’s theme: Outdoor Recreation Submit your best Wyoming photos for inclusion in the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s 2016 calendar! Submission deadline is Monday, September 21, 2015 Do you...Good setbacks make good neighbors
The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is set to finalize the state’s updated setback rules tomorrow, April 14th. The proposed rule suggests an increase of only 150 feet from the current 350-foot requirement. In the Casper Star-Tribune on Sunday, April...
Let’s talk about the merits of the BLM’s fracking rule
The following letter was published as an opinion piece by executive director Gary Wilmot in the Casper Star-Tribune on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. On the heels of last week’s announcement of the Interior Department’s new fracking rule, the state of Wyoming...
Civic Engagement in Wyoming Just Got Easier
By Chris Merrill, Associate Director We have great news—civic engagement in Wyoming just got a little easier. The Wyoming Outdoor Council website has a bunch of great new tools to help ensure that your perspective is heard on important issues and debates. Here’s...New Fracking Fluid Disclosure Requirements Will Benefit Wyoming
By Bruce Pendery, chief legal counsel On January 23, Wyoming’s Seventh Judicial District Court approved a settlement of our lawsuit over the disclosure of chemicals used during hydraulic fracturing. This settlement is another step in the right direction for Wyoming,...Save the Date: Come to Our Legislative Reception
We are advocating on behalf of our members and Wyoming’s environment throughout the 2015 state legislative session in Cheyenne. Our board invites you to join us during this important time for a casual reception 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 20, at Little America,...