Wyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage GrouseWyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage GrouseThe executive order reflects many of the public comments collected earlier this year.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Sues Refinery Over Environmental ViolationsWyoming Sues Refinery Over Environmental ViolationsThe state sued the company over similar violation claims in February 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Refinery Will Pay $1.6M in Penalties; Install Pollution ControlsWyoming Refinery Will Pay $1.6M in Penalties; Install Pollution ControlsThe consent decree amendment resolves alleged violations of state and federal air emissions limits and monitoring requirements.Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Cites Man Who Dumped Industrial Trash Near FarsonBLM Cites Man Who Dumped Industrial Trash Near FarsonDisposing industrial waste is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine.Tom MortonTom Morton
Lawsuit Claims Oil Boom Imperils National Park in New MexicoLawsuit Claims Oil Boom Imperils National Park in New MexicoIn 2018, daily ozone concentrations at the park exceeded acceptable levels more than 60 times.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming BLM: Study Drilling Project Climate ImpactsWyoming BLM: Study Drilling Project Climate ImpactsA spokesman for EOG Resources says the company will continue to work with the BLM on the project.Associated PressAssociated Press
Platte River Revival Asks Amoco Board for $200,000 for Next PhasePlatte River Revival Asks Amoco Board for $200,000 for Next PhaseThe Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board does not receive any funding from the City of Casper or Natrona County.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Coal Ash Ponds Rank Among Worst in StudyWyoming Coal Ash Ponds Rank Among Worst in StudyEskelsen also notes that the report holds the sites to an unfair water quality standard: the standard for drinking water.Associated PressAssociated Press
Jackson, Wyoming Bans Single Use Plastic BagsJackson, Wyoming Bans Single Use Plastic BagsStarting April 15 grocers and large retailers will no longer be allowed to hand out single-use plastic bags.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Laws Aimed at Trespassing Activists Struck DownWyoming Laws Aimed at Trespassing Activists Struck DownTwo environmental groups and a photographer's association sued to contest the laws.Associated PressAssociated Press