The State of Wyoming is proposing to auction off state land in Teton County, also known as the “Kelly Parcel“. This parcel is right next to Grand Teton National Park. There is a real threat of private development if the parcel is sold. There are multiple ways to engage with this process: 1. Email or write public comments are accepted at: Attention: Jason Crowder, Office…
Environmental Protection Advocacy
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a new regulation that would clarify “conservation” of public lands as a “use” on par with grazing and mineral development. The new rule will also apply land health standards to all BLM managed lands. The comment period for this rule ends on 6/20. The link below will allow you to submit formal comments. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/03/2023-06310/conservation-and-landscape-health
PARK COUNTY CLIMATE LISTENING SESSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Game and Fish Building | 2 Tilden Trail, Cody Join the Wyoming Outdoor Council on Wednesday, May 24 when they will be brainstorming ways that Park County residents can work together to address climate change and take advantage of new opportunities to lower emissions and build a more resilient community. The Wyoming Outdoor Council will be hosting Ariel…
Saturday April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG. Wyoming Rising invites you to view the film series “My Wild Land” This series is about Wyoming ranchers and their commitment to the ranching lifestyle, preserving open…
How residents can help shape Park County’s Land Use Plan: Public meetings in Powell, Cody and Meeteetse scheduled for June Reprinted from the POWELL TRIBUNE – June 9, 2022. By Eric Gill https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/how-residents-can-help-shape-park-countys-land-use-plan,41197? Park County residents who are concerned about future growth have an opportunity to be heard. The county is updating its Land Use Plan, starting with a trio of upcoming meetings…
Investing in Solar Energy for Home, Farm, Business (Sheridan)…The second in a series of Solar Energy webinars will focus on affordability, financing, and funding of photo voltaic electric generation for residential, farm and business on Wednesday evening, February 16 from 6 to 7 PM. (MST). “More and more Wyomingites are utilizing Solar energy to reduce their utility bills, become more independent and fight climate change…