The Wyoming Migration Initiative is presenting an awe-inspiring photo exhibit, on display at the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center through April 25. It depicts the longest mule deer migration ever documented—the extraordinary annual journey from the Red Desert to the Hoback! The public is invited to a reception and presentation of the exhibit […]
FIELD NOTES
Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Coming to Lander!
Click this image to view a large, printable poster. Films to Change Your World! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival comes to Lander, April 25, 2014 The Wyoming Outdoor Council and Wild Iris Mountain Sports are hosting the Wild and Scenic Film Festival Tour on Friday, April 25, at the Pronghorn Lodge Monarch Hall […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: Wyoming State Supreme Court’s ruling in the fracking chemical disclosure case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2014 Media contact: Lisa McGee, Wyoming Outdoor Council, 307.733.3845, lisa@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Wyoming State Supreme Court’s ruling in the fracking chemical disclosure case is a good decision “We are pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision,” said Lisa McGee, an attorney with the Wyoming Outdoor Council. “We believe the public has the right […]
Wrapping up the 2014 legislative session
By Richard Garrett, Jr. The Wyoming Outdoor Council has one core objective during every session of the State Legislature: to support actions that will improve and protect Wyoming’s air, water, wildlife, and quality of life—and at the same time work to modify or discourage legislation that would threaten these values. It is this simple premise […]
Game and Fish Funding Bill Passes, Heads to Governor’s Desk
By Richard Garrett, Jr. With Friday’s vote in the Wyoming House of Representatives, Senate File 45—a bill intended to help the Wyoming Game and Fish Department achieve a better funding model—is now headed to Governor Matt Mead’s desk for his signature. If signed into law, this stopgap bill will provide the Legislature an opportunity in […]
The Legislative Session—Halfway Through and By the Numbers
Including One bill—Senate File 45—that needs your support By Richard Garrett, Jr. The Wyoming State Legislature continues to trundle through its month-long 62nd assembly—this one a condensed, biennial budget session, which will establish the state budget for 2015-2016. Nearly 300 bills this year By the end of the first week, legislators had introduced 297 bills […]
Update: The Final Shoshone Forest Plan
Photo by Jeff Vanuga By Lisa McGee, program director Dear members and supporters, The U.S. Forest Service has released its final revised Shoshone forest plan, a document that will guide management of the country’s first national forest for 20 years or longer. Although the agency is calling the plan “final,” in reality, there is […]
Orphaned Wells: Dealing With Unseen Threats to Wyoming’s Groundwater
By Amber Wilson, environmental quality coordinator Exploring for oil and natural gas is a tough and competitive business, one with many risks. It can cost a company $10 million or more to drill and hydraulically fracture a well in Wyoming, with no guarantee of any returns on that investment. And there are risks to […]
The View from Cheyenne—How a bill becomes a law
By Richard Garrett, Jr. On February 10, the 62nd session of the Wyoming Legislature will convene in Cheyenne. Since 2008, I have attended the Legislature full time representing the members of the Wyoming Outdoor Council and advocating on their behalf. For this post, I thought it might interest readers to learn a little bit […]
Come to Our Cheyenne Reception on February 14!
When: 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 14 Where: Little America, Wyoming Room, 2800 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY The Wyoming Outdoor Council will be in Cheyenne during the entire 2014 legislative session, advocating on behalf of our 1,500 members and Wyoming’s environment. The Outdoor Council board invites you to join us during this important time for a […]