CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Monday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon received the Record of Decision for the Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment for Wyoming.

The ROD recognizes the state’s authority over wildlife and management of the greater- sage grouse, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The plan is a result of yearslong effort to finalize. 

“Wyoming has consistently advocated for a finalized Greater Sage-grouse RMPA that recognizes the State’s management authority over the species utilizing the best available science,” Gordon said in the release. “Wyoming has been a leader in the sage-grouse conservation for six decades, and the State of Wyoming’s Executive Order Greater Sage-Grouse Core Area Protection strategy has spanned three governors in its foresight to have a state-lead conservation strategy.

“We will continue to invest in sage-grouse conservation alongside responsible development in Wyoming. I’m glad to see the BLM’s plan affirms this Executive Order after a collaborative process with the State.”

The Governor’s Sage-Grouse Implementation Team, established by statute to work collaboratively to protect the sage-grouse under the State of Wyoming’s Sage-Grouse Executive Order (2019-3), will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at Game and Fish Headquarters in Cheyenne.

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