The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced new regulations to help prevent aquatic invasive species from entering the state on watercraft. The new regulations require that any watercraft transported into Wyoming from March 1st through November 30th must undergo … Continue Reading
Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants. These grants help fund innovative conservation approaches and technologies for landowners and other stakeholders to complement … Continue Reading
Unemployment in Teton County began creeping up again last month with the approach of the end of winter season, although that level was well below the same month last year. The increase in March only amounted to … Continue Reading
Members of Teton Interagency Fire are meeting this week for refresher sessions as they renew their certifications to fight wildfires. Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says topics discussed are critical for … Continue Reading
Lower Valley Energy is seeking nominations of individuals to represent two districts on the Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors. Those districts are District 2 in Star Valley and District 5 in the town of Jackson. Specifically, District 5 encompasses … Continue Reading
Construction of a 30,000 square foot Wyoming Army National Guard readiness center near Star Valley High School, in Afton, will replace a 1950′s built complex and provide Lincoln County with key structures in case of a disaster. Lt. Col. Guy Beaudoin says the town of Afton, Lincoln County, and the Wyoming Military Department have … Continue Reading
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is currently accepting applications for businesses to offer guided off-highway vehicle tours on selected designated motorized trails located on the Jackson Ranger District. Providing guided services on the National Forest requires a special use permit. Spokesperson Mary Cernicek explains … Continue Reading
Officials with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department say since the state’s goals of a reduced population through hunting and control actions in 2012 were successful, reductions in 2013 will be more conservative. The department released a report yesterday indicating … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told reporters Friday that initial indications are that the summer fire season will not be as bad as it was last year. However, at the same time, he is concerned about to what extent the federal agencies and National Guard is funded to meet the needs of … Continue Reading
The U.S. Forest Service released the results of the annual aerial forest health survey in Wyoming last month which indicate that the mountain pine beetle epidemic here is on the decline. Statewide, the survey shows … Continue Reading
