BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Natrona CountyBLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Natrona CountyThe U.S. Bureau of Land Management has issued a stage-1 fire restriction for federally managed land in Natrona County Wednesday. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Fire Managers Estimate Containment Date for Pedro Mountain FireFire Managers Estimate Containment Date for Pedro Mountain FireSeven structures have been lost in the fire, which is listed at 19,525 acres and is 24 percent contained. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Pedro Mountain Fire 27% Contained; Now 15,000+ AcresPedro Mountain Fire 27% Contained; Now 15,000+ AcresCurrently, 369 personnel are working the fire, including five hotshot crews and one attack crew. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Pedro Mountain Fire Now Over 12,000 Acres in SizePedro Mountain Fire Now Over 12,000 Acres in SizeHeading into Thursday, firefighters are preparing for increased fire behavior due to weather and terrain. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
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
Federal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingFederal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingThe judge did not block drilling statewide, but only ordered the BLM not allow drilling on 282 lease sites until it reconsiders its analyses.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wildland Fire Northeast Of Worland Is 30 Percent ContainedWildland Fire Northeast Of Worland Is 30 Percent ContainedNo structures, nor any injuries, have been reported lost so far.Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Urges Caution With Fire On Public Lands During July 4thBLM Urges Caution With Fire On Public Lands During July 4thWildland fires can be started by campfires, shooting, motorized equipment, vehicles, trailer chains and other causes. Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Offers Wildfire Prevention Tips For Wyoming ResidentsBLM Offers Wildfire Prevention Tips For Wyoming ResidentsOperating unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (drone) flights over or near a wildfire endanger the lives of pilots, firefighters and the public.Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Withdraws Lander-area Public Land From MiningBLM Withdraws Lander-area Public Land From MiningThe BLM worked with Lander Cycling, the International Mountain Bike Association and the community to enhance the local recreational area southeast of Lander.Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Issues Firewood Cutting Permits For Muddy Mountain Next WeekBLM Issues Firewood Cutting Permits For Muddy Mountain Next WeekThe BLM's Casper Field Office will designate the available areas and individual trees available for cutting before the sale.Tom MortonTom Morton
BLM Installs Signs Along Trapper’s Route Near North Platte RiverBLM Installs Signs Along Trapper’s Route Near North Platte RiverThe Trapper’s Route Special Recreation Management Area will develop additional access points and other facilities along the North Platte River.Tom MortonTom Morton