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Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative

Conserving World-class Wildlife Resources Facilitating Responsible Development. Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative. WLCI Update July 23, 2010.

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Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative

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  1. Conserving World-class Wildlife Resources Facilitating Responsible Development Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative WLCI Update July 23, 2010

  2. Energy source for U.S. - natural gas, oil, wind, coal, uraniumMinerals – trona, metalsSome of the highest quality habitats in the Intermountain West – SagebrushOver 1,400 family farms and ranches72% public land WYOMING GAS PRODUCTION1950-2003 WITH PROJECTIONS TO 2035 BILLION CUBIC FEET

  3. WLCI Mission Statement The WLCI has established a long-term science-based program to assess and enhance the quality and quantity of aquatic and terrestrial habitats at a landscape scale in Southwest Wyoming, while facilitating responsible development. • Design • Landscape Scale • (Work across borders on public and private lands) • Science Based • Partner Support & Collaboration via LPDT & Central Data Information Sharing • Leverage Resources • Adaptive Management

  4. Current Partnerships • US Forest Service • US Geological Survey • Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture • Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. • Bureau of Land Management • Bureau of Reclamation • Conservation Districts • County Commissioners • National Park Service • Natural Resources Conservation Services • US Fish &Wildlife Service

  5. WLCI’s Area

  6. Priority Objectives Fragmented Habitat Migration Corridors Emphasis on WLCI identified communities Consequences of development Invasive Species Loss of historic vegetation Loss of critical forage Changes/disturbances in cycles Water Quality & Quantity Livestock and wildlife access Effect of changes on the landscape Indigenous species concerns Water health for fisheries

  7. USGS Role in WLCI • Integrated Research and Technical Assistance • Why, Where, What, How… Is it working? • Addressing management needs • Advancing scientific understanding • Developing transferable methods

  8. Accomplishments Other Efforts Science Integration • WLCI also participated with the Wyoming Basin Native Plant Development Program. This program’s intent is to provide a source of native seeds and plant materials for restoration and reclamation projects. • Scientific and technical support for WLCI includes evaluating the effectiveness of habitat treatments, assessing cumulative effects of development on important habitats and species, integrating science findings with on-the-ground actions, and promoting and integrating new methodologies and protocols.

  9. Accomplishments Fragmented Habitats • 1,364 acres of conifer removal through mechanical treatments and prescribed burns • 27 miles of fence converted to wildlife friendly standards • Completion of a wildlife underpass • 270 acres of shrub and grassland treatments • 25,219 acres of habitat protected through conservation easements and exclosures • 13 aquatic fish barriers removed • 57 miles of native fish habitat protected

  10. 2007-2010 WLCI Project FundingFor every dollar spent by the WLCI on projects, that dollar is matched by at least $6.70 from other partners and funding sources!

  11. Contact: Justin Caudill WLCI Coordination Team Member Office: (307) 352-0378 Cell: (307)350-5480 E-mail: jcaudi@state.wy.us Wyoming Front Aspen Treatment Project Fora list of projects please request a Facts and Projects handout or visit the WLCI website at wlci.gov

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