Angus M. Thuermer Jr.

Angus M. Thuermer Jr. is the natural resources reporter for WyoFile. He is a veteran Wyoming reporter and editor with more than 35 years experience in Wyoming. Contact him at angus@wyofile.com or (307) 690-5586. Follow Angus on Twitter at @AngusThuermer

EPA: Oilfield pollution may significantly degrade Wind River

Federal agency outlined flaws in draft permit to allow Aetheon to discharge tainted Moneta oilfield water into creeks, Boysen Reservoir, Wind River.

July 18, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 1 Comment

Federal agency outlined flaws in draft permit to allow Aetheon to discharge tainted Moneta oilfield water into creeks, Boysen Reservoir, Wind River.

New grouse plan aims to expand, not just maintain, population

Team recommends Gov. Gordon adopt population “lift” as explicit goal for state with the most greater sage grouse.

July 16, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. Leave a Comment

Team recommends Gov. Gordon adopt population “lift” as explicit goal for state with the most greater sage grouse.

Lawmakers quietly explore storing spent nuclear fuel

Management Council votes by email to study housing spent nuclear fuel at Gas Hills, Shirley Basin to bring what a state senator says could be $1 billion a year.

July 12, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 18 Comments

Management Council votes by email to study housing spent nuclear fuel at Gas Hills, Shirley Basin to bring what a state senator says could be $1 billion a year.