Wyoming Range Protected in Federal Legislation Package

Great news! The Wyoming Range Legacy Act was signed into law on March 30th along with 159 other public lands bills that collectively will protect millions of acres of public lands, including nearly 2 million acres of public land as wilderness. The Wyoming Range Legacy Act will limit future oil and gas drilling on a 100-mile stretch of the range, proteting the wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities there that make this area so special.

The Wyoming Range Legacy Act was originally drafted by the late U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas in 2007 and then introduced by Sen. John Barrasso in 2008.

Helpful Websites:

Sportsmen for the Wyoming Range
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Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range

Barrasso: Wyoming Range Legacy Act of 2007

October 25, 2007 -- Press Release from Sen. Barrasso's Office

A signature mountain range, named for the Great State of Wyoming, will receive protection for Wyoming sportsmen and visitors to hunt, fish, and experience its grandeur, cowboys to graze cattle and next generations to be inspired by the spirit of wild Wyoming, under legislation U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced today.

The Wyoming Range Legacy Act of 2007 will protect more than 1.2 million acres of the Wyoming Range by prohibiting future oil and gas leasing, while allowing a buy-out process that respects the property rights of current leaseholders who can sell their leases for voluntary purchase.

Read the entire press release

Read text of the Wyoming Range Legacy Act (S2229)

View Map of Wyoming Range Withdrawl Area

View Map of Contested Leases