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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.

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge has diverse habitats for you to explore, including open-water wetlands, upland brush and grasslands, and alkali flats.
Introducing the Wyoming Toad Conservation Area

On September 22, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working with The Conservation Fund, The City of Laramie, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the Laramie Rivers Conservation District acquired 1,078 acres of land to officially establish the Wyoming Toad Conservation Area.

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