To avoid double counting acres where multiple programs contributed to the acquisition of a single parcel, the parcel acreage is only aggregated under the program that provided the majority of funding. For example, if the chart displays a dollar amount greater than $0, but also shows 0 acres, it is because the program was not the primary contributor for any parcels in that year.
Local Conservation Programs Include
City of Cheyenne (Laramie County)
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| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.0 | $8 |
| 2006 | 0.0 | $0 |
| Totals | 0.0 | $8 |
With partial funding from hunting and license fees, the Wyoming Department of Fish and Game acquires and leases property as natural areas, wildlife habitat, winter range or public access for hunting and fishing. Between 1998 and 2005, the Department of Fish and Game has been limited in its ability to acquire land due to lack of funding.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.0 | $12,475 |
| 2002 | 6.0 | $16,000 |
| 2003 | 635.0 | $398,892 |
| 2004 | 34.7 | $323,388 |
| 2007 | 0.0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 1,035.4 | $1,448,800 |
| Total | 1,716.1 | $2,199,555 |
The Wyoming Legislature created the Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust (WWNRT) in 2005. The Trust is funded by interest earned on a permanent account, donations, and legislative appropriations. The program’s mission is to enhance and conserve wildlife habitat and natural resource values throughout the state.
The Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust is an independent agency guided by a nine-member citizen board. In the first year of operation, the WWNRT reviewed 97 applications from 45 different applicants, in each of the state's 23 counties. Of these, a total of 48 projects in 21 counties received full or partial funding for a total allocation of $2,285,835.
Funds may only be granted to non-profit and governmental organizations, however they may participate with for-profit entities provided there is no allocation of financial resources to any for-profit entity. Funds may be used for planning, development, and monitoring programs at the sole discretion of the Board. A 25 percent match is required.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.0 | $160,000 |
| 2007 | 0.0 | $543,171 |
| 2008 | 0.0 | $3,475,000 |
| Total | 0.0 | $4,178,171 |