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After more than two years of work, officials in Park County on March 19 will decide whether or not to adopt a document that will guide future land use decisions.
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Prescribed fires and mechanical thinning efforts are increasingly common land management tools intended to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. But research into their long term effectiveness is somewhat limited. A recent study looked at the effects of such interventions over more than 20 years on a dry, low-elevation research forest in Montana, and found that the combination of thinning and burning was the most likely to reduce fire risk.
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Yellowstone National Park is making changes to bear management areas to increase safety as grizzly bears start coming out of hibernation.
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Yellowstone National Park is asking the public to weigh in on proposals to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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The federal government says this is the nation’s warmest winter on record. And a new study shows human-caused climate change was the driver in many cities, including parts of the Mountain West region.
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The Gila River Indian Tribe (GRIC) in Arizona said it does not support the Lower Basin's proposal for post-2026 river management, adding a new layer to complicated negotiations.
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A chemical plant in Cheyenne was cited by the federal government for violating safety standards.
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Nationwide, nearly 17,000 homes on tribal lands didn’t have electricity in 2022, according to federal data. The Biden administration is making new investments to address the issue.
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Two large industries in Wyoming are energy and agriculture, and an upcoming seminar in Gillette will explore how the two can best co-exist.
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New research shows cattle grazing can coexist with one of the most iconic and threatened birds in the West.
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On a Friday afternoon in Lander, the sky was heavy and overcast. But inside Meadowlark Market & Kitchen, the space was bright and bustling as folks came in and grabbed cartons of eggs, Mason jars full of yogurt, and tubs of leafy greens. March 1st was the official opening day at the new store, which is aiming to provide a consistent, brick-and-mortar spot to buy and sell local food year-round.
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The final death toll from what once was one of the world’s largest herds of mule deer is in – and it’s significant.