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WLCI UpdateWLCI Update
July 23, 2010July 23, 2010
Conserving World-class Wildlife Resources Facilitating Responsible Development
Energy source for U.S. - natural gas, oil, wind, coal, uranium
Minerals – trona, metals
Some of the highest quality habitats in the Intermountain West – Sagebrush
Over 1,400 family farms and ranches
72% public land
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BILLION
CUBIC
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WYOMING GAS PRODUCTIONWYOMING GAS PRODUCTION1950-2003 WITH PROJECTIONS TO 20351950-2003 WITH PROJECTIONS TO 2035
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
US Forest ServiceUS Geological SurveyWyoming Dept. of
AgricultureWyoming Game & Fish
Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of ReclamationConservation DistrictsCounty CommissionersNational Park ServiceNatural Resources
Conservation ServicesUS Fish &Wildlife
Service
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
USGS Role in WLCIUSGS Role in WLCI
Integrated Research Integrated Research and Technical and Technical AssistanceAssistance
Why, Where, What, How… Is it working?
Addressing management needs
Advancing scientific understanding
Developing transferable methods
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.
Science Integration
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
Combined WLCI/FWS Project FundingProject Type Project Funding Partner $ * # of Projects
Access $119,000.00 $1,071,737.00 1Aquatic $705,625.00 $1,732,754.00 13Aspen $701,000.00 $815,000.00 6Easement $560,000.00 $24,445,000.00 3Fencing $977,000.00 $3,099,190.00 12Invasives $685,000.00 $37,000.00 11Other $505,900.00 $222,000.00 7Research $57,000.00 $51,000.00 2Riparian $822,900.00 $433,800.00 10
Totals $5,133,425.00 $31,907,481.00 65
*Partner contributions are still being submitted. *Totals are not complete and do not reflect the value of in-kind services.
Wyoming Front Aspen Treatment ProjectContact:Justin CaudillWLCI Coordination Team MemberOffice: (307) 352-0378Cell: (307)350-5480E-mail: [email protected] a list of projects please request a Facts and Projects handout or visit the WLCI website at wlci.gov