Governor Names Director of Wyoming Water Development OfficeGovernor Names Director of Wyoming Water Development OfficeThe Wyoming Water Development Office provides for the planning, selection, financing, construction, acquisition, and operation of projects.Tom MortonTom Morton
What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?A multi-decade drought worsened by climate change is adding to the urgency.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Gov. Gordon Signs Bill to Help Advance Rare Earth Elements MiningGov. Gordon Signs Bill to Help Advance Rare Earth Elements MiningMany ranchers and farmers have successfully negotiated with wind developers and are enhancing the ability of their lands to provide income for their familiesTom MortonTom Morton
Gov. Gordon to Seek Fed Disaster Designation as Storm ApproachesGov. Gordon to Seek Fed Disaster Designation as Storm ApproachesState officials have been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Farm Service Agency to determine losses.Tom MortonTom Morton
Kiss a Ewe? Ew. Natrona County FFA Raises Cash by Sheep SmoochingKiss a Ewe? Ew. Natrona County FFA Raises Cash by Sheep SmoochingPresentations by students and their organizations are a regular feature at the beginning of board of trustees' meetings.Tom MortonTom Morton
In the West, Pressure to Account for Water Lost to EvaporationIn the West, Pressure to Account for Water Lost to EvaporationHydrologists, state officials and other western water experts say the 10% evaporation loss can no longer be ignored.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Legislature Leaders Outline Priorities for General SessionWyoming Legislature Leaders Outline Priorities for General Session"We are committed to fiscal responsibility and reducing tax burdens that are hurting the men and women who are working hardest."Tom MortonTom Morton
Warning About Aquifer’s Decline Sets Up Big Fight in KansasWarning About Aquifer’s Decline Sets Up Big Fight in KansasThe warning has farmers, ranchers and powerful agriculture interests preparing to fight moves that they see as stripping them of control over water.Associated PressAssociated Press
More Questions Than Answers at Colorado River Water MeetingsMore Questions Than Answers at Colorado River Water MeetingsColorado River Water Users Association officials agree the key question is how to live with less.Associated PressAssociated Press
Colorado River Water Users Convening Amid Crisis ConcernsColorado River Water Users Convening Amid Crisis ConcernsThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is collecting ideas about possible actions through Dec. 20.Associated PressAssociated Press