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

Chasing coal-plant longevity, bills open door to deregulation

November 19, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. Leave a Comment

Wyoming Lawmakers eye measures meant to prop up coal, but some observers say they could upend the entire electric utility system. Power suppliers are expected to fight the proposed legislation.

State eyes downgrade of oilfield creeks’ protection

November 12, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 2 Comments

Regulators survey two polluted creeks near Moneta Divide oilfield to assess whether environmental classifications are appropriate.

Bird group puts lead ammunition in the crosshairs

November 5, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 5 Comments

The Teton Raptor Center has seen international success with other programs, but the nonprofit’s efforts to get the lead out of big-game hunting faces high-caliber opposition.

Whistle-blower prompts DEQ to probe bentonite mines, regulators

October 29, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 3 Comments

Products from Black Hills Bentonite help scoop away pet cat waste. A former staffer alleges they’re also taking Wyoming’s wildlife habitat while regulators look the other way.

Gov wants lawmakers to back off from wildlife migration bill

October 22, 2019 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 4 Comments

Gordon indicates Legislature should stand down as tug-of-war over wildlife management authority heats up. Draft bill would make Game and Fish reconsider existing designations and give counties sweeping authority.

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