Restoring the ancients; native Wyo fish reclaim some waters
Dozens of prehistoric-looking fish once thrived in the rivers of eastern Wyoming. Work continues to bring several back, though biologists caution some may never return.
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Pumping up fear along the Colorado River
Opinion
by 1 Comment Guest columnist George Sibley likens the anxiety over a Compact call — and how it would affect Upper Basin states like Wyoming — to a folk story about irrational fear.
Drought monitor: 95% of state abnormally dry or worse
The dryness may curtail grazing and irrigation in 2021, and could result in downstream water calls in 2022.
Grant advances stalled plans for 280-foot-high dam
State will match grant to help consultants decide whether to pursueNational Forest land swap or a permit for the controversial $82-million West Fork Dam above Little Snake River. Reservoir would aid as few as 67 irrigators.
Invasive zebra mussels land in Wyo via aquarium moss
Game and Fish found suspect moss in pet stores in Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Gillette and Casper. Officials hope to contain the threat by alerting aquarium owners to take careful action.
