Public Comment Opportunity: Draft Rights‑of‑Way Compatibility Determination
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Programmatic Compatibility Determination for Rights‑of‑Way and Rights to Access for Temporary Disturbances and Minor Impacts on Conservation Easements in the Mountain‑Prairie Region. This draft document evaluates the compatibility of proposed activities that may cause temporary, minor disturbances while supporting necessary public infrastructure needs across conservation easements in the Mountain-Prairie Region. The draft Compatibility Determination will be available for a 30‑day public comment period from April 1 to May 1, 2026. Comments, questions, concerns, or a request for a hard copy can be sent to: MountainPrairieNWRS@fws.gov.
Welcome to Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, located in central Wyoming's high desert plains between the Pedro and Ferris Mountains and part of the Platte River system. Established in 1909 by executive order by President Theodore Roosevelt, the refuge is comprised of four separated units-Sweetwater Arm, Goose Bay, Deweese Creek, and Sage Creek. These four parcels total 16,806 acres and include mixed grass uplands, sagebrush, greasewood/ alkali flats and wetland habitats. The wetlands provide important resting, nesting and feeding areas for migrating waterfowl, especially in springtime.