We’re shaping legislative policy year-round
Thanks to your quick action, the Joint Minerals Committee backed off from a proposal for the State of Wyoming to take over the federal process of evaluating and making recommendations […]
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Safeguarded: Prime wildlife habitat in Little Snake River Valley
Some good news to report! Oil and gas operator Greater Rocky Mountain Resources has abandoned plans to drill more than a dozen wells in some of the most important and […]
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WOC’s legislative interns take the capitol!
Conservation had some great wins at the 2019 legislative session! In addition to the creation of our first-ever Wyoming Public Lands Day, we saw the passage of several important bills […]
Read More »Wyoming must do more to protect mule deer migrations
Wyoming has been in the world spotlight since the discovery of the longest known mule deer migration, which runs 150 miles between the northern Red Desert and the Upper Hoback. […]
Read More »Member Profile: Day Scott
Listen to naturalist, outdoor educator, and new WOC member Day Scott talk about her journey from Los Angeles to Wyoming and it’s clear she’s hardwired to forge connections and build […]
Read More »Learning the art of advocacy: Citizen advocates converge for WOC’s inaugural Conservation Leadership Institute
On a November evening at the Lander Library, Mike Burd, a sportsman and trona miner from Green River, spoke to a group of 17 students about the value of partnerships. […]
Read More »Conserving Greater sage-grouse requires more than lip service
It took nearly 10 years for western states and the federal government to agree on a plan to save the imperiled Greater sage-grouse — along with the health of the […]
Read More »An update: our ongoing efforts to protect Wyoming’s migration corridors
These past few months, we’ve been asking the state to urge the Bureau of Land Management to take a more precautionary approach to oil and gas leasing in migration corridors […]
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Bonnie Hofbauer; 27 years at the Wyoming Outdoor Council
Since 1991, Bonnie Hofbauer has served as the beating heart of the Wyoming Outdoor Council. As office manager she’s kept computers, phones, copiers, and databases humming in tune — from […]
Read More »WOC is Working for Clean Water
Ever splash in a backcountry stream or dip your face in an alpine pool to cool off after a strenuous hike? Ever wonder who’s in charge of making sure those […]
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