Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Named Partner in Nation’s First Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Bank

| By Margaret Cox
Categories: Events, Newsletter
Senior Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials joined Wyoming Governor Matt Mead today in announcing the launch of the nation’s first conservation bank for greater sage-grouse. The bank will manage a vast expanse of central Wyoming for sage-grouse, mule deer and other wildlife, allowing energy development and other economic activities …

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Al’s Cultural Landscape

| By Margaret Cox
Categories: Newsletter

Ten days ago, news of Al Wiederspahn’s death was a whiplash which cracked quickly around the Cowboy State. His loss is felt keenly by many of us beyond his family and friends because of the many contributions he made to his community.  While a very private man, Al was generous with his time and considerable …

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Wood Ranch Conservation Easement Closes

| By Margaret Cox
Categories: Current Projects

Almost 2,000 acres of productive ranchland in Crook County will remain in agriculture thanks to a conservation easement on the Wood Ranch donated in part to the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust by landowner Jackie Griffith. The project’s closing on October 22 complements two completed conservation easements in Crook County held by the Stock Growers Land …

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Stock Growers Land Trust Conserves Ranch for Agricultural Production in Perpetuity

| By Margaret Cox
Categories: Current Projects

  The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust completed the Martin Place project conserving 840 acres of productive rangeland in Sublette County. The Martin Place conservation easement, which closed on September 26, complements 14 conservation easements in Sublette County held by the Stock Growers Land Trust and results in a new total of 38,312 acres under …

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Thank you Saratoga!

| By Margaret Cox
Categories: Events, Newsletter

 Citizens of the North Platte Valley and beyond turned out in record numbers to support area charities at the “Valley Strong” benefit concert put on by Brush Creek Ranch at the Community Center.  Thanks to the generosity of Bruce and Beth White, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales were distributed to 21 different charities as …

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