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• Finding Balance between the Environment and the Economy

  Lander, Wyoming
  Topic (Leadership)
  May 24, 2013 2013 05 24

  Focus for new Nature Conservancy SW Wyoming Program Director Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Partners with Wyoming Game & Fish on Wetlands Study

  Jackson, WY
  September 20, 2011 2011 09 20

  An important wetlands study in Wyoming recently received a financial boost from an Environmental Protection Agency grant. The grant awarded to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will provide $98,000 for a wetlands study to be completed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Learn More

• Matching Grant Inspires Conservation Success for Northwest Wyoming

  Cody
  February 25, 2013 2013 02 25

  Efforts underway to meet next fundraising goal Learn More

• Elk Mountain Sage-grouse Habitat Conserved

  Rawlins, WY
  December 21, 2012 2012 12 21

  Johnson Ranch Safeguards Additional 960 Acres Learn More

• First-of-its-kind Study Reveals Not Enough Water in Colorado River to Meet Needs

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  December 11, 2012 2012 12 11

  Stakeholders develop strategies to support people, industry, recreation and nature Learn More

• NE Wyoming landmark, family business, wildlife protected

  Sheridan, WY
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  December 12, 2012 2012 12 12

  Two conservation easements protect land on HF Bar Ranch Learn More

• Local Scientists Inspired by Innovative Conservation Legacy

  JACKSON, WY
  December 10, 2012 2012 12 10

  First recipients of Deborah MacKenzie Award for Innovation Named Learn More

• US, Mexico, and Conservation Organizations Join Forces to Restore Flows to the Colorado
  

  Washington, D.C
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 20, 2012 2012 11 20

  Historic binational agreement expected to create improved framework for future river management Learn More

• The Long View

  September 12, 2012 2012 09 12

  Wyoming's State Director Weighs in on the Ryan Project near Jackson Hole Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Expands Protection of Lander Front

  LANDER, WY
  July 03, 2012 2012 07 03

  Over 3,500 contiguous acres of critical wildlife habitat and agricultural use maintained. Learn More

• Volunteers Dig in for Habitat Improvements

  CODY, WY
  Topic (Events)
  May 08, 2012 2012 05 08

  Partnership Project to improve wildlife habitat, water quality, range condition Learn More

• Paying Tribute to True Friend of Conservation

  Evanston, WY
  Topic (Events)
  May 22, 2012 2012 05 22

  The Nature Conservancy is honoring Delaine Roberts for his dedication to Wyoming’s wildlife Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Protects 3 Bar X, Sells to Local Fremont County Rancher

  LANDER, WY
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  May 16, 2012 2012 05 16

  Acquisition will benefit both wildlife and the area’s agricultural values. Learn More

• Coalition of Agriculture and Conservation Groups Call for Passage of Farm Bill this Year Which Serves the West

  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  March 05, 2012 2012 03 05

  The Western Agriculture and Conservation Coalition was formed to advocate for balanced management of resources in the rural west Learn More

• Getting Youth Hooked on Nature

  Lander, WY
  October 21, 2011 2011 10 21

  The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming encourages youth to embrace nature. Learn More

• Horse Creek Property Conserved as Working Ranch

  Lander, WY
  December 20, 2005 2005 12 20

  Innovative Project Safeguards Two Greater Yellowstone Ranches Learn More

• Critical Winter Habitat Conserved in the Absaroka Foothills

  MEETEETSE, WY
  July 22, 2009 2009 07 22

  LU Ranch Project Part of Major Landowner Effort in Northwest Wyoming Learn More

• Local Students Win Nature Photography Contest

  Cody, WY
  July 12, 2011 2011 07 12

  The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming Sponsors 3rd Annual Contest for High School Students Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Announces Call for Heart Mountain Art

  Cody
  June 09, 2011 2011 06 09

  Artists invited to submit original artwork for Trailhead Cabin at Heart Mountain Learn More

• Volunteers Dig in for Habitat Improvements

  Cody, Wyoming
  June 03, 2011 2011 06 03

  Partnership Project to improve wildlife habitat, water quality, range condition Learn More

• People, Nature Motivation For Sheep Mountain Sale

  Cody, WY
  May 06, 2011 2011 05 06

  The Nature Conservancy is positioned to sell a property known as Sheep Mountain to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Learn More

• Ranch Near Elk Mountain Protected from Development

  Rawlins, WY
  May 16, 2011 2011 05 16

  The Nature Conservancy now holds a conservation easement on 6,120 acres of the Johnson Ranch in Carbon County. Learn More

• Key Property Protected in the Big Horn Foothills

  Lander, WY
  July 22, 2010 2010 07 22

  Sheridan-area conservation easement connects important grasslands for open space. Learn More

• Former Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Joins The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming

  LANDER, WYOMING
  Topic (Leadership)
  June 24, 2010 2010 06 24

  Arlen Lancaster Announced as Conservation Initiatives Director Learn More

• Ranching Family Conserves More Property in the Little Snake River Valley

  SAVERY, WYOMING
  June 24, 2010 2010 06 24

  Final Phase of Ladder Ranch Complete Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and Broad Coalition Protect Land in Little Snake River Valley

  SAVERY, WYOMING
  April 14, 2009 2009 04 14

  First Phase of Ladder Ranch Protection Complete Learn More

• New Study Provides Insight on Energy Development and Sage-Grouse Habitat in the Intermountain West

  LANDER, WYOMING
  October 14, 2009 2009 10 14

  Oil and gas development, sage-grouse, share same habitat Learn More

• Iconic Piece of the Laramie Foothills Protected

  CHEYENNE, WYOMING
  February 11, 2009 2009 02 11

  1,408 acres along Lone Tree Creek sold to The Nature Conservancy Learn More

Groups work to raise new nest for osprey

Jackson Hole News&Guide
Partnerships
April 19, 2013

Like an old-fashioned barn-raising, Jackson residents flew to the rescue of a pair of homeless osprey.

A half-dozen groups collaborated with lightning speed this week to erect a new nesting pole for the pair of raptors, who were displaced from their traditional summer home by a couple of Canada geese. Read the Article

Historic cabin marks trail to summit of Heart Mountain

Billings Gazette

August 19, 2012

Perhaps the most immediately visible and recognizable landmark in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin is Heart Mountain, an 8,123-foot butte rising from the valley floor that can be seen for miles in every direction.

Now visitors to the iconic mountain have a new landmark and base camp to help orient themselves before hiking, hunting or wandering among the 15,000 acres of the Heart Mountain Ranch owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. Read the Article

Nature Conservancy expands protection of Lander Front; Double A Ranch sold with Conservation Easement

County 10 TV

July 11, 2012

The Nature Conservancy has completed a project that permanently protects the Double A Ranch along the Sinks Canyon highway from residential development. This comes after the Conservancy’s recent success safeguarding an adjacent ranch from development and selling it to a local rancher. See the story

Conservancy, ranch team up to improve habitat

Billings Gazette
Partnerships
June 02, 2012

Armed with wire cutters and chain saws, a team of volunteers spread across the LU Ranch on Thursday to remove a rusting old fence as part of an ongoing effort to improve livestock operations and wildlife habitat. Read the Article

Wyoming ranch sale includes conservation easement

Casper Star Tribune

May 17, 2012

The Nature Conservancy sold the 3 Bar X Ranch in Lander, complete with a conservation easement, to Lander rancher Ted Seely.

The 1,225 acres along the Lander Front provides crucial habitat for deer, elk and moose and summer range for antelope, according to a press release from the Nature Conservancy. The ranch also offers core breeding and nesting habitat for sage grouse. Read the Article

Greybull River Flows Through New Fish-Friendly Dam

Casper Star Tribune
Rivers & Lakes
April 17, 2012

A stretch of the Greybull River turned muddy last week when crews diverted water over a new $4.3 million irrigation dam designed to reunite Yellowstone cutthroat trout with native spawning grounds upstream. Read the Article

EPA Grant Funds Wetlands Study in Wyoming

Wyoming Public Radio

September 26, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $98,000 grant to study wetlands in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is conducting the study in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Read the Article

Ranchers, Conservancy to tackle habitat projects

Billings Gazette

June 08, 2011

Improving 200,000 acres of rangeland and 164 miles of perennial streams isn’t an easy task, unless you have a small army of volunteers willing to help and a team of ranchers to make it happen. Read the Article

For Land Conservation, A Boom Time

Wyoming Public Radio

May 20, 2011

There's no doubt that Western ranchlands are under threat, and that includes land in Wyoming. Listen now

Asking for directions: The journey of Sheep Mountain

Casper Star Tribune

May 08, 2011

The first time I drove the back road from Tensleep to Lost Cabin, I encountered a very direct and clear sign that said, in effect, “If this light is flashing, run for your life.” Something about noxious gases was mentioned. Read the Article

Gov to proclaim Environmental Stewardship Day on Earth Day

Wyoming Business Report

April 19, 2011

Presented at the WSGA's Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in June in Laramie, the Leopold Conservation Award is sponsored in Wyoming by Sand County Foundation (SCF) and its partners, WSGA, Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., and Peabody Energy.

The award also is made possible through the support of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and Farm Credit. Read the Article

Ranch Conservation Easements: the Good, the Bad and the Paperwork

Private Landowner Network
Conservation Lands
February 25, 2011

Even in this age of instant gratification, some of the best things in life still take time. “It was unbelievable,” says Sharon Salisbury O’Toole of the Ladder Ranch in Colorado and Wyoming. “Completing our 2800 acres of ranch easements this past January 14th took us something like eight years from the time we first began talking to land trusts.”  Read the Article

Investment tip: Continue to Protect Wyoming Water

Casper Star Tribune
Rivers & Lakes
January 16, 2011

Recently I found myself traveling through an end-of-year winter storm, wondering about my sanity for attempting yet another trip when WYDOT was telling me to stay home. In the middle of a whiteout on I-80 near Elk Mountain, it’s hard to imagine the hot dry months when water runs scarce. But the hazards of winter provide hope for another year of good water, whether you irrigate, fish or just hope to have water in your tap. In fact, without the snowpack from winter’s storms, we’d be hard pressed to live here at all. Read more

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