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On July 5, the Albany County Commission updated the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan for the first time in over a decade. The city of Laramie had previously established a protection plan in 2008, and Albany County established a plan in 2011. While those plans were separate, this updated version was created jointly between the two governments.
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The Albany County Commissioners voted 2-0 to pass proposed regulation and zoning changes on the Casper Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (APOZ) on Tuesday. The APOZ is an area east of Laramie where the Casper Aquifer is close to the surface and could be vulnerable to contaminants. It's been the subject of a lot of controversy.
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A small portion of the Pilot Hill parcel is now open to the public. The parcel, located on the eastern edge of Laramie, is part of a collaborative effort…
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The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners closed a land exchange on Friday that secures 4,343 acres of land for the Pilot Hill Project. The exchange has…
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A joint work session on Monday, Feb. 10, between the Albany County Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Commission resulted in changes to a few…
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The Pilot Hill Project recently released their draft plan outlining how the 5,500-acre parcel of land east of Laramie will be organized.It shows how the…
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A lot of the water that Wyomingites drink comes from the same source: the Casper Aquifer. In many areas, the aquifer is deep underground. Though in some…
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On Tuesday, Dec. 7, Albany County Commissioners voted 2 - 1 to change the zoning on a piece of land near the Casper Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (APOZ)…
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Albany County Commissioners voted on Thursday, Jan. 2, to extend the temporary moratorium that prevents building on the Casper Aquifer Protection Overlay…
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HOST INTRO: The Casper Aquifer provides fresh groundwater to Laramie and a portion of Albany County. The water is in great condition, and the city and…