environment

More than 60 grizzlies have been struck by trains in Montana and Idaho over the last 15 years. Some say warning systems could help.

A new report shows air pollution is affecting most national parks across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West.

A coalition of environmental groups has proposed a set of new rules for managing the Colorado River amid heated negotiations about how to share the water supply, which is shrinking due to climate changed.

A bill that will fund the cleanup of abandoned coal mines in Wyoming was signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon this month.

The Environmental Voter Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that surveyed at voters in 18 states to see which ones prioritize climate change or environmental issues. The report found that voters 65 and older are the second-most concerned group when it comes to the environment.

New Mexico and Nevada are among at least a dozen states that have considered so-called "green amendments" to their state constitutions so far this year. The amendments are modeled after Montana's constitutionally guaranteed right to a clean environment.

Six of the seven states that use water from the Colorado River proposed a way for the federal government to cut back on water use and protect dropping water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Six public meetings in northern and northeastern Wyoming have been scheduled this summer to get public input on solutions for longtime dispersed camping problems. Increased vehicle traffic, crowded camping areas, as well as more human waste and environmental degradation issues have been noted. Comments and suggestions may also be submitted to the Forest Service via their website or by email.

In the lead up to the 2022 primary, WyoFile and Wyoming Public Media teamed up to ask Wyomingites about their top concerns.