Land Matters: Grass Root Partnerships
January 20, 2010
Grass Roots Partnerships Protect  Wyoming Land Water and Way of Life

"Last Spring you may have seen a few billboards around town that proclaimed "Wyoming's Open, Thank a Rancher" (link to Casper Star-Tribune story: http://tinyurl.com/yf4om8o).  That project was a partnership between our organization and Trout Unlimited, Audubon Wyoming, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy, Jackson Hole Land Trust, and Wyoming Wildlife Federation designed to champion the benefits of Wyoming’s open spaces and ranches, and bring attention to the need to ensure that resources are available for the necessary conservation and restoration work. Conservation work not only benefits Wyoming’s land and wildlife, but also builds our economy by supporting outdoor recreation, tourism and other vital revenue producing industries.

The quest to fulfill the partnership’s goals continues and, as our elected officials come together to build strong and sustainable economies now and in the future, we have collected the personal stories of Wyomingites – stories that put a human face on the issues, the challenges and opportunities to balance Wyoming’s need for growth with key conservation values.  Please take a moment to read about these Wyoming leaders, and neighbors, who are just a few examples of the strength and diversity that makes Wyoming great."

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