What They Have to Give
what they have to give The Wyoming Outdoor Council’s mission is to protect Wyoming’s environment and quality of life now and for future generations. I’ll admit that sometimes those two words, “future generations,” feel far off to me. They refer to my newly-born niece,...
A Message from the Director
Advocating for conservation in Wyoming is demanding work, both for the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s staff and for passionate members like you. Not only are there more issues than we can possibly address as a small organization in a geographically large state, but for...
Beneath the Surface
BENEATH THE SURFACE The quiet work of watchdogging Wyoming’s water Like the rest of the landscape, water in Wyoming is dramatic. Rivers carve through canyons, geysers erupt from below ground, reservoirs emerge from arid shrublands, and idyllic trout streams meander...
Everything in its Place
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE How do we make sure the coming boom in renewable energy isn’t a bust for our wildlife and public lands? This story, like much of the good work that happens in Lander, began as a meeting over coffee at the Lander Bake Shop. Staff from several...
Tell the BLM to keep Wyoming wildlife habitat off the auction block
Tell the BLM to keep Wyoming wildlife habitat off the auction block At the start of 2022, the federal government plans to lease more than 179,000 acres of public lands in Wyoming for oil and gas development. While the Wyoming Outdoor Council appreciates that the...
Risks must be addressed before “advanced” nuclear reactors come to Wyoming
Risks must be addressed before “advanced” nuclear reactors come to Wyoming Wyoming’s energy sector is a critical element of our state’s economy, providing revenue for public services and good-paying jobs that support our communities. Most of the energy we produce is...
Scenes from Run the Red and Wyoming Public Lands Day 2021
SCENES FROM RUN THE RED AND WYOMING PUBLIC LANDS DAY 2021 On Wyoming Public Lands Day, we gathered in South Pass City with hundreds of you to cheer on the Run the Red trail race runners and celebrate all our public lands have to offer us. After the 2020 event and many...
LET’S CELEBRATE WYOMING PUBLIC LANDS DAY, WHILE REMEMBERING A TROUBLED HISTORY
LET’S CELEBRATE WYOMING PUBLIC LANDS DAY, WHILE REMEMBERING A TROUBLED HISTORY This Saturday, Sept. 25, is Wyoming Public Lands Day. Beginning in 2016, the Keep it Public, Wyoming coalition pushed back against attempts in the Wyoming Legislature to facilitate...