Wyoming’s Nesvik touts ‘America first,’ deregulation during his congressional hearing to lead Fish and Wildlife

Wyoming’s Nesvik touts ‘America first,’ deregulation during his congressional hearing to lead Fish and Wildlife: Trump’s appointee emerges from two-hour-long confirmation hearing without fielding much criticism from congressional Democrats.

Grizzlies killed record high number of cattle in Wyoming, 2024 data shows

Grizzlies killed record high number of cattle in Wyoming, 2024 data shows: Despite some experimental attempts to reduce depredation, state biologists report that last year was riddled with strife, especially between bears and domestic livestock in the Upper Green rangeland complex.

Lex Anteinternet: Blog Mirror: Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting W...

Lex Anteinternet: Blog Mirror: Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting W...:   Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting Weather Balloon Launches "Dumb And Unacceptable"

Blog Mirror: Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting Weather Balloon Launches "Dumb And Unacceptable"

 

Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting Weather Balloon Launches "Dumb And Unacceptable"

Wyoming to absorb ~3,500 Bureau of Reclamation acres near Glendo Reservoir

Wyoming to absorb ~3,500 Bureau of Reclamation acres near Glendo Reservoir: Tract in Converse, Platte counties would be gifted, not sold, and continue to be managed as a Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife habitat management area.

The good guys win one. Iron Bar Holdings v. Cape, Smith, Yeomans, and Slowensky.

 

Wyoming Catholic Cowboys - raw and real: Gun Rack

Wyoming Catholic Cowboys - raw and real: Gun Rack: Part of properly outfitting the rectory is getting my cowboy corner sent up. I've made a few strides, but I had yet to find the right pl...

Disaster.

 

Federal Land Can Be Home Sweet Home  

Wall Street Journal

America needs more affordable housing, and the federal government can make it happen by making federal land available to build affordable housing stock.

The Interior Department oversees more than 500 million acres of federal land, much of it suitable for residential use. The Department of Housing and Urban Development brings expertise in housing policy and community development. Together we are creating the Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing to increase housing supply and decrease costs for millions of Americans.

Under this agreement, HUD will pinpoint where housing needs are most pressing and guide the process by working with state and local leaders who know their communities best. Interior will identify locations that can support homes while carefully considering environmental impact and land-use restrictions. Working together, our agencies can take inventory of underused federal properties, transfer or lease them to states or localities to address housing needs, and support the infrastructure required to make development viable -- all while ensuring affordability remains at the core of the mission.

Streamlining the regulatory process is a cornerstone of this partnership. Historically, building on federal land is a nightmare of red tape -- lengthy environmental reviews, complex transfer protocols and disjointed agency priorities. This partnership will cut through the bureaucracy. Interior will reduce the red tape behind land transfers or leases to public housing authorities, nonprofits and local governments. HUD will ensure these projects align with affordability goals and development needs. This isn't a free-for-all to build on federal lands, although we recognize that bad-faith critics will likely call it that. It's a strategic effort to use our resources responsibly while preserving our most beautiful lands.

This is about more than building houses. We want to build hope. Overlooked rural and tribal communities will be a focus of this joint agreement. We are going to invest in America's many forgotten communities. As we enter the Golden Age promised by President Trump, this partnership will change how we use public resources. A brighter future, with more affordable housing, is on its way.  

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What total bullshit.

And a disaster.

Scott Turner

@SecretaryTurner

We need 7 million affordable homes in America and 20% of America’s landmass is owned by the Department of Interior. Today,

@SecretaryBurgum

and I are announcing a partnership between

@HUDgov

&

@Interior

to identify and open under utilized federal lands for affordable housing.

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Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, March 14, 1925. Spring.

Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, March 14, 1925. Spring.: 

Saturday, March 14, 1925. Spring.

Proposed reservoir above Seminoe could threaten world-class fishery, state and anglers say

Proposed reservoir above Seminoe could threaten world-class fishery, state and anglers say: Project would be first-of-its kind in Wyoming, and acts as an energy battery during lean times.

A source of Wyoming pride — black-footed ferret recovery — hamstrung by Musk’s DOGE

A source of Wyoming pride — black-footed ferret recovery — hamstrung by Musk’s DOGE: How will layoffs slashing a Colorado facility’s staff by more than a quarter impact efforts to restore the endangered mustelids in Wyoming and beyond?

Casper’s turkeys trapped and turned loose in new rural habitat

Casper’s turkeys trapped and turned loose in new rural habitat: Effort captured 137 urban birds before relocating them to more suitable rural environs.

Blog Mirror: On DOGE and Keystone XL and lost jobs

 

On DOGE and Keystone XL and lost jobs

 

How Seriously Should We Take the Sale of Federal Lands? Very Seriously, Experts Say

Randy Moore's Resignation.

 US Forest Service Chief Randy Moore is resning, effective next Monday.

Who can blame him?

 

Trump Quietly Plans To Liquidate Public Lands To Finance His Sovereign Wealth Fund

Bill To Regulate Fishing Guides In Wyoming Clears State Senate

 I really don't know what to thinks of this.

Bill To Regulate Fishing Guides In Wyoming Clears State Senate

I still find it hopelessly odd that there are fishing guides in Wyoming.

Trump cuts may cost a trout-brooding, Wyoming toad-rearing federal hatchery its entire staff

Trump cuts may cost a trout-brooding, Wyoming toad-rearing federal hatchery its entire staff: A 110-year-old facility is still operating, but the federal government’s DOGE initiative has shrunk the staff to two and put the hatchery in a position that could overturn its workforce completely.

 

Game and Fish offers funding for sage grouse protection projects

Top Story Editor's Pick Bridger-Teton rangers, trail techs purged in Trump administration's sweeping cuts

 Top Story Editor's Pick

Bridger-Teton rangers, trail techs purged in Trump administration's sweeping cuts

 

Glendo Reservoir ice accident claims 2 lives

USFS laying off 3,400.

How many will be in Wyoming isn't known.

It'll impact roads and campgrounds.

Trump’s pick to lead Bureau of Land Management no stranger to Wyoming

Trump’s pick to lead Bureau of Land Management no stranger to Wyoming: Kathleen Sgamma is a longtime oil and gas industry advocate, often critical of the agency's policies.

Trump taps former Wyoming Game and Fish chief Nesvik to lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Trump taps former Wyoming Game and Fish chief Nesvik to lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: If confirmed, one-time game warden would helm an agency that has roughly 8,000 employees and oversees a wildlife refuge system that covers nearly 860 million acres.

Wyoming Senate demands Congress hand over federal land, including Grand Teton

Wyoming Senate demands Congress hand over federal land, including Grand Teton: After first vote fails, Sen. Driskill calls for reconsideration, an excused senator reappears and the measure passes 16-15.

This would be a disaster for Wyomingites.

Those voting for this, should never receive the support of Wyomingites again. 

Blog Mirror: Casper Turkeys Wear Out Their Welcome: 145 Removed So Far Through Trapping Program

Casper Turkeys Wear Out Their Welcome: 145 Removed So Far Through Trapping Program