Click the map for a larger image. Courtesy the BLM. Comment Deadline is September 26 By Bruce Pendery The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting comments from the public on its draft long-term land-use plan for the Buffalo, Wyoming area. Once finalized, this plan will guide how public lands and millions of acres of […]
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Looking for something fun to do on Sunday?
Join us for a little Red Desert adventure! September 8, 2013 By Julia Stuble, land conservation coordinator The weather forecast looks great for our Red Desert expedition on Sunday morning. Don’t miss out! Join us in Rock Springs for a light breakfast and updates, and then a fun expedition into the Red Desert. The whole […]
Wyoming Outdoor Council Calendar Contest: Submit Your Photos!
Submit your best Wyoming Photos for inclusion in the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s 2014 calendar! This year’s theme: Celebrating the Red Desert. Help us honor and celebrate Wyoming’s Red Desert! Submission deadline is October 1, 2013 Do you have great shots of Wyoming’s Red Desert—its spectacular landscapes, wildlife, and people experiencing this special place? If […]
You Can Help Support Wyoming’s Wildlife and Game and Fish Department with a Quick Email
Photo by Elaine Haberland Legislators are meeting on Tuesday, August 27, in Jackson, to discuss Game and Fish funding—tell your friends and please attend if you can! By Richard Garrett, Jr. Your voice for conservation at the Wyoming State Legislature You can help make a difference for the future of Wyoming’s wildlife and wildlife management […]
Join Our Annual Meeting and Red Desert Expedition!
Don’t Miss this Year’s Fun and Engaging Annual Meeting! September 8, 2013 By Julia Stuble, land conservation coordinator Come out for our annual meeting and then explore the Red Desert. You won’t be disappointed! You’ll get the latest conservation news, as well as updates on our exciting Red Desert work. After that, you can explore […]
Snapshots from our Red Desert Camping Trip!
This past weekend we hosted an overnight camping trip and photography workshops in the Red Desert’s Honeycomb Buttes. A special thanks to professional photographer Kathy Lichtendahl, who led the excellent workshops! Click on any of the images below to see the photos in a larger slideshow format. All photos by Kathy Lichtendahl. The Honeycomb Buttes […]
Why Even Rugged Individualists Should Embrace Federal Fracking Regulations
By Amber Wilson, environmental quality coordinator Think of Wyoming. Now think of federal environmental rules. The first thing that might come to mind if you know this state is something along the lines of a scuffle, to put it lightly. Wyoming has a proud tradition and culture of rugged individualism. Our elected officials, almost […]
Save the Date: Live Music, Dancing, and Community BBQ in Pinedale to Celebrate the Wyoming Range
Saturday, August 24, 2013 For More information and to RSVP visit wyomingrange.org! Other posts you might want to see: Winter Frontline 2012-2013, the Wyoming Outdoor Council Newsletter A big thank-you to Hoback supporters! The Upper Hoback will be protected in perpetuity Major Announcement: Agreement Struck, Citizens to Buy-Out Hoback Leases
Fixing Haze Pollution: Wyoming People Deserve the Facts
Ad Campaign is Creating Its Own Haze By Bruce Pendery There has been quite a concerted advertising and PR campaign running in the pages of Wyoming’s local papers in recent days and weeks slamming the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to fix haze pollution in Wyoming. Part of this effort has included an attempt to […]
Red Desert Camping and Photography Trip!
Join us for overnight camping and photography workshops at the Honeycomb Buttes! August 10-11 The Honeycomb Buttes in the northern Red Desert are a colorful and textured landscape; perfect both for exploration and photography. Enjoy this landscape with the Wyoming Outdoor Council and professional photographer Kathy Lichtendahl while honing your photographic skills in this […]