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 down from the mountains. And with water for agriculture and industry in limited supply, any […]
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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 conservation groups, including the Wyoming […]
Tell the BLM to keep Wyoming wildlife habitat off the auction block
Until we have an updated management strategy, based on the best available science, we should not be offering up sage-grouse habitat for industrial development.
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 exported and, as such, our energy economy is heavily influenced by the global market, […]
Scenes from Run the Red and Wyoming Public Lands Day 2021
On Wyoming Public Lands Day, we gathered in South Pass City to celebrate all our public lands have to offer us.
LET’S CELEBRATE WYOMING PUBLIC LANDS DAY, WHILE REMEMBERING A TROUBLED HISTORY
Today, our public lands offer an array of experiences: from ceremonial to recreational.
Run the Red to Celebrate Wyoming Public Lands Day with Community Events in South Pass City
Hundreds of runners from across the nation and their families, members of the public, speakers, and Tribal members will kick off the Wyoming Public Lands celebration on September 25 in South Pass City. This holiday recognizes the millions of acres of public lands in Wyoming that belong to everyone. The celebration coincides with Run the […]
Story behind the photo: BRANDON WARD
Join Brandon and other photographers by submitting your own shot of Wyoming for the Outdoor Council’s 2022 Calendar Contest. You can enter your photos via Instagram or email. To submit your photo(s) via Instagram, you must have a public Instagram account so that we’re able to view your submission. Upload your photo(s) and add the […]
LAUNCHING THE 2022 CALENDAR CONTEST
For better or worse, the past year and a half taught us many things. In Wyoming, as in much of the United States, we witnessed one of the most profound and palpable lessons: a heightened appreciation for and desire to be outdoors as more and more people sought out natural places to find a mental […]
The 2021 Wyoming Conservation Vote Report
In this year’s general session the Wyoming Legislature considered more than 440 bills, and the Wyoming Outdoor Council tracked more than 50.