Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, is praising the Senate for their passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act by a vote of 83 to 14. Barrasso says the legislation will … Continue Reading
The unseasonably warm weather over the past week has depleted the water stored in snowfall around the northwestern Wyoming river basins. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the snow-water equivalent in the Snake River Basin has dropped to … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has written the U.S. Forest Service, informing them that he will not be returning federal dollars that were sent to counties for roads, schools, firefighting and forest restoration prior to federal sequestration. Mead told reporters that … Continue Reading
Bridger Teton National Forest is opening many of its roads for the season today, but lingering snow and wet conditions are still limiting access in some areas. Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek reminds forest visitors that damage incurred by people driving on muddy roads before they have firmed up can cause … 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
Warmer and drier weather dominated the past weekend, but the wet week the preceded it brought with it some welcome news for Northwestern Wyoming. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Snake River Basin is now boasting 103% of its … 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
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
