WYOMING — Governor Mark Gordon is accepting public comment on proposed revisions to the State of Wyoming’s sage-grouse core area protection map.
According to a press release from Gordon’s office, the initial revisions were developed and are being proposed by the Sage-grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) subcommittee. The original sage-grouse core area protection strategy and map were developed in 2008, revised in 2015 and again in 2019. The core area map encompasses approximately 15 million acres of sage-grouse habitat in Wyoming.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering significant land use amendments that may alter the management of sage-grouse habitat on public lands, states the release.
The recommendations include input from conservation interests, private landowners, energy development officials, local government and state agencies.
“Wyoming has a proven track record in sage-grouse management and science,” Gordon said. “Public participation is essential, will inform my review, help identify areas where we can improve upon what is already working and better calibrate our overall approach.”
Written comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. June 28 through a Google form. The Governor will issue a final version of the map to update his Executive Order.
