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Getty Images Mock Bio-Disaster Exercise Continues Across Wyoming
A mock biological disaster, “Operation Prairie Eagle”, continues this week with emergency response partners across the state participating. The Exercise requires mass distribution of anti-biotics in the face of widespread anthrax contamination. The practice scenario began last Friday in Natrona County and involved the Governor requesting from the Center for Disease Control medication from the Strategic National Stockpile.
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Outings To Promote A Biodiverse Wyoming
Get out onto the land and see areas of rare beauty in the company of those who know them best.
This year’s free offerings from the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance take you into Wyoming’s back country with expert guides who believe there are certain areas in the state that deserve to be prioritized for conservation.
David McNew/Getty Images Wyoming Rural Development Seeks Volunteers For Training
Anyone with an interest in maintaining and shaping the future of rural Wyoming is invited to attend a Wyoming Rural Development Council training workshop May 30th in Cheyenne.
Currently about 300 community assessment volunteers are part of the development council team who offer assistance in assessing community needs
Getty Images Mock Biological Disaster Exercise To Prime Wyoming Responders
“Operation Prairie Eagle” took flight today as state of Wyoming and federal agencies participate in a mock biological disaster requiring mass distribution of medical supplies.
Natrona County Health Department Director, Bob Harrington, says its an exercise that involves accessing the Strategic National Stockpile from the Centers for Disease Control.
Karen Snyder, K2 Radio Wyoming State And Local Candidate Filing Opens May 17th
As the political season warms up be aware, if your planning to run for office, filing opens in just over a week in Wyoming.
State Elections Director, Peggy Nighswonger, says first day for filing is May 17th and it closes on June 1st. Anyone running for local office will file at your local county elections office.
Pioneer Wind Park Pioneer Wind Parks On Hold Pending Litigation
The Northern Laramie Range Alliance has ridden their resistance to a 66 turbine wind farm for the mountains south of Glenrock to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Pioneer Wind Park is a two part project from Wasatch Wind out of Utah. The company had obtained approvals and expe
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Warm Trout Habitat May Curb Anglers This Summer
So far weather patterns suggest this may be an uncomfortable year for trout. The last couple springs have been wet and cool with plenty of runoff, but this season is already unseasonably warm and runoff, what remains of it, is well below average.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s, Assistant Fish Division Chief, Mark Fowden, says they’ll be monitoring water temperatures closely as the days get hotter.
