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Female wolves wanted (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves in Isle Royale National Park may go extinct because there aren’t enough females to continue the population, which also has inbreeding problems.
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Enviros lose lawsuit over RMNP wolf release (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wild Earth Guardians lost its lawsuit that sought to have wolves released into Rocky Mountain National Park. Instead of using wolves to control the elk population, federal managers decided to use sharpshooters.
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Feds recommend killing wolves to help elk (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released an environmental assessment on a proposal by Montana officials to cull a local wolf population to help an ailing elk population. A similar proposal from Idaho officials is also under consideration, with the publi
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Swedish wolf hunt update (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Licensed wolf hunting is necessary in order to gain public support for wolf recovery in Sweden, according to wildlife officials in that country.
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Judge hears wolf settlement (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Last week, a federal judge in Montana held oral arguments about whether wolves in the northern Rockies still qualify as non-essential, experimental, and also heard details of a proposed settlement agreement over wolf delisting.
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Ten wolves killed on Alaska base (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Ten wolves have been killed on Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in order to reduce the number of wolves considered dangerous to humans and pets, according to wildlife officials in that state.
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Canadian wolves eating cattle (March 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves are eating more cattle in Alberta, Canada than previously known. For more on this story, read the abstract of a new research paper below, or click on the link to read an article about the research that appeared in the Vancouver Sun.
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White Pine Showdown April 3rd (March 30, 2011)
Last day of the season at White Pine
White Pine Ski Area invites everyone up to the ski hill on Sunday, April 3rd to take part in the White Pine Showdown. They are challenging everyone to a dual! Grab a partner and race them at White Pine. Costumes are encouraged. There will be customer appreci
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WYDOT 2011 road work contracts (March 30, 2011)
Road work on US 191 planned south of Pinedale
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Contracts totaling $12.1 million for eight projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its regular monthly meeting in March in Cheyenne. Below is the project in the list that will take place in Sublette County:
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2011 Pinedale Community Clean Up Day May 21 (March 30, 2011)
The 2011 Pinedale Community Clean Up Day will take place Saturday, May 21, 2011. Crews check in at 8:00 AM at Rendezvous Pointe and enjoy a complimentary breakfast before heading out on clean-up routes. When the clean-up is done, there will be a complimentary
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Yellowstone open for hardy spring bicyclists (March 30, 2011)
Opportunity to bike the park before cars allowed in
by Yellowstone National Park
Crews in Yellowstone National Park are making steady progress clearing several feet of snow and ice off park roads which are scheduled to begin opening on April 15 to motorized, wheeled vehicle traffic. But before visitors arrive by car, trailer, RV and bus,
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Wild and Scenic River planning continues on the Bridger-Teton (March 30, 2011)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest continues to seek public input for the next stage in creating its comprehensive management plan for the Wild and Scenic Snake River Headwaters. With 20 segments in 3 classifications along 3 different rivers and 9 creeks, the
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Court affirms public’s right to teacher salary data (March 30, 2011)
Wyoming school districts must disclose names and salaries of their employees
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press posted an article on March 30th saying the Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed that Wyoming school districts must disclose the names and salaries of their employees under the state public records act. The March 29th
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Severe Weather Spotter training set for Big Piney April 5 (March 30, 2011)
by National Weather Service
People interested in learning about identifying and reporting important thunderstorm characteristics are invited to attend a free Severe Weather Spotter training class taught by meteorologists from the National Weather Service forecast office in Riverton. Cer
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Bears emerging from Winter Dens (March 30, 2011)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Recent observations of bear tracks in the snow are clear indications that bears are emerging from their winter dens. Bear sign has been observed in the Pacific Creek and Gros Ventre drainages as well the John Dodge subdivision along Wyoming Highway 390 south o
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Daniel News (March 30, 2011)
by Daniel Community Center
Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Desert Auction postponed
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Nordic skiing - Views from Skyline Drive (March 30, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
"The backcountry skiing is absolutely amazing, as the snow has settled and is now firm, as opposed to bottomless earlier in the winter. On Tuesday, there were times when the Wyoming Blue Sky was intense--ahhhh...spring is coming!" – Dave Bell.
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SCSD #9 Parity Documents (March 30, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Sublette County School District #9 (SCSD#9) provided additional documents regarding the funding disparity with Sublette County School District #1 (SCSD #1). Included below is a link to a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation at the SCSD#9 public meeting in Marbl
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Pinedale BLM to do monthly discussions on KPIN Radio (March 30, 2011)
by Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) representatives will participate in a short discussion on Pinedale, Wyoming’s KPIN 101.1 FM (K-Pine) radio every fourth Thursday of the month at approximately 11:15 a.m.
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The cost of adding more County Commissioners (March 29, 2011)
Cost to taxpayers for additional salaries and to hold a Special Election
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
A petition is being circulated asking Sublette County citizens if they would like to see the number of Sublette County Commissioners raised from the current three to five. The question is being spearheaded by Pinedale citizen Paul Rock, who is hoping to see t
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Green River Drift (March 28, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Mary Hopkins, Historic Preservation Officer with the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), came to Pinedale on Thursday, along with Laura Nowlin and Kara Hahn, to discuss the nomination of the Green River Drift to the National Register of Historic
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Early Spring or Late Winter? (March 28, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell has been out and about on his snowshoes and skis taking pictures around Sublette County. "The backcountry skiing is absolutely amazing, as the snow has settled and is now firm, as opposed to bottomless earlier in the winter." Click on this link for h
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EPA: No radiation of concern in the US (March 28, 2011)
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 – During detailed filter analyses from 12 RadNet air monitor locations across the nation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified trace amounts of radioactive isotopes consistent with the Japanese nuclear incident.
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BLM Pinedale Field Office hosts National Riparian Service Team Workshop (March 28, 2011)
Interested persons welcome to participate
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is working with the National Riparian Service Team (NRST) to host a riparian workshop scheduled for the week of July 18. The workshop will bring a diverse group of people together to build a common unde
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LaBarge public hearing on town water March 30 (March 24, 2011)
The Town of Labarge will host a public meeting to discuss the Supplemental Funding Request for their Domestic Drinking Water Treatment Plant. The meeting will be in the LaBarge Town Hall starting at 7:00PM. The Town plans to borrow $250,000 from the Wyoming S
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School District meetings (March 23, 2011)
Sublette County School District #1 held a public meeting on Tuesday, March 22nd to let the public voice their thoughts about the request by Sublette County School District #9 for $1.5 million dollars of BOCES/Rec tax monies. Over fifty citizens from Pinedale a
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‘Family on Bikes’ makes it to the end of the world! (March 22, 2011)
Family of 4 from Boise, Idaho nearing end of 2-1/2 year bike journey from Alaska to Argentina
The Vogel family did it! After 1018 days (2-1/2 years +), 17,300 miles, they reached Ushuaia, the capital city of Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. The family of four reached the marker on Tuesday, March 22nd.
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Funeral Service for Audrey Budd March 24 (March 22, 2011)
by Covill Funeral Home
A Funeral Service for Audrey Budd will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 12:00 noon at the Community Congregational Church in Big Piney. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the services in the Plainview Cemetery.
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Little Wrangler Basketball (March 21, 2011)
by Laila Illoway
The 4th grade Little Wrangler Basketball team played in the Western Wyoming Shootout in Jackson on Saturday, March 19th where they tied for 1st place. They had some intense and close games, but were able to win three of the four games. Way to go boys!!
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SC Rural Health Special Executive Session March 23 (March 21, 2011)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Sublette County Rural Health Care District will hold a special executive session Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Surveyor Scherbel Ltd, 283 Main Street, Marbleton, Wyoming to discuss personnel.
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Super Moon, Super Scenery and Super Sunsets! Album (March 21, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted a new photo gallery of scenic pictures around Sublette County and the "Super Moon" from this week. Click on this link for his latest photos: Super Moon, Super Scenery and Super Sunsets! Album
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Snow bird check in – Hank Ruland (March 21, 2011)
Former Sublette County Sheriff, Hank Ruland sent in this photo from his adventure skydiving in Arizona. Ruland is one of the locals that "Snow birds" to warmer climates in the fall and returns in the spring. "Winters in the southland are slowly winding down a
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Application deadline for U.S. Senate summer page program nears (March 21, 2011)
Opportunity for Wyoming high school students to work at Capitol in Washington, D.C.
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is encouraging rising Wyoming high school students to apply for one of the summer page sessions in Washington, DC.
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Ozone and SCRs (Original post March 19, 2011 | Modified March 24, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Editor's Note, 3/20/11: We have modified this article to add reader's comments. Scroll to the end of the article to read these comments. Editor's Update 3/24/11: We have modifed this story to replace the EPA AQI data graphic which had an incorrect chart for 20
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Mead skeptical about wolf deal (March 19, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and ten of the 14 plaintiffs in a lawsuit over wolf management announced a proposed settlement Friday, March 18, 2011. Their suit is in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and involves the decision made by U.S District Judge D
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Supermoon (March 19, 2011)
Dave Bell has been photographing the incredible views of the full moon this week.
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Wyoming State Hunting Championships May 14 in Upton Wyoming (March 19, 2011)
Open to all youth age 18 and under who have completed hunter education
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Of all high school state championships – football, golf, soccer, speech/debate, track and field, etc. – none are more "Wyoming" than the state hunting championships.
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Assessor’s Office provides School District statistics for 1-9 parity issue (Original post March 18, 2011 | Revised March 21 & 24, 2011)
Tax dollar info, acreage breakdowns, District 102 gerrymander facts, 2 Mill increase, recreation funding
by Sublette County Assessor’s Office
Editor’s Update (3/24/11): Janet Montgomery & John Paravicini, from the Sublette County Assessor's Office, have provided additional tax and revenue data for Sublette County School District #1 & 9. Scroll down to the end of this article for the updates.
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Sublette County Ozone Discussion March 22 (March 18, 2011)
Wyoming DEQ and industry representatives will attend
by Sublette County Commissioners
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Sublette County Commissioners will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale, Wyoming, for the purpose of providing information and discussing the recent ozone alerts and occurrences
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Earthjustice steps out of wolf lawsuit (March 18, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The environmental law firm handling the federal wolf lawsuit in Montana has stepped aside because of disagreements among the groups waging the war to keep wolves federally protected.
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Wolf delisting settlement agreement reached (March 18, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Associated Press reports that environmental groups and the federal government have reached a settlement agreement that will allow wolves to be delisted in Montana and Idaho, but keep federal protection for wolves in the remainder of the West. A scientific
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SCSD#1 presents impacts to BOCES and Rec programs with budget cuts (March 17, 2011)
SCSD#9 asks for funding parity from school mil levy
Editor’s Note: Below is a letter from Sublette County School District #1 (SCSD#1) Superintendent Jay Harnack on the possible impacts facing SCSD#1 BOCES and the Pinedale Aquatic Center if the School Board agrees to SCSD#9’s request to share REC and BOCES mil l
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No Japan-related radiation risk expected for Wyoming (March 17, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Health
An official from the Wyoming Department of Health is offering advice related to ongoing concerns about the Japanese nuclear plant damaged by the recent earthquake and tsunami. State Epidemiologist and Deputy State Health Officer Dr. Tracy Murphy released the f
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Two Community Meetings – Sublette District School mil revenue parity, March 22 & 23 (March 17, 2011)
Tax revenue dispute between SCSD #9 and SCSD #1 for BOCES and Recreation funding
Two meetings will be held to discuss the parity and community impacts of the school district tax monies for BOCES and recreation. Sublette County School District #9 (Big Piney, Marbleton, LaBarge) has asked Sublette County School District #1 (Pinedale, Boulder
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SCSD #9 launches new website (March 17, 2011)
For Big Piney, Marbleton, LaBarge schools
Sublette County School District #9 (SCSD#9) has launched their new website. SCSD#9 has students from Big Piney, Marbleton and southern Sublette County, as well as middle and high school students from LaBarge (in Lincoln County). The new website is still under
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Ozone Advisory for Friday March 18, 2011 (March 17, 2011)
In the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Upper Green River Basin, Wyoming - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Friday, March 18, 2011, for the Upper Green R
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WAS elects new officers (March 17, 2011)
by Upper Green River Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society
The Upper Green River Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society (WAS) met on Tuesday, March 15th for their regular monthly meeting. Now moving into its second year, the chapter elected new officers.
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2011 Sublette County Democratic Convention March 19 (March 17, 2011)
The 2011 Sublette County Democratic Convention will be held on Saturday, March 19th, at 9:00 AM at the Pinedale Library. They will hold their election of officers and have discussion of local, state and national issues. All registered Democrats, newcomers and
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Sublette County: Yes to heli, rent due on clinics (March 16, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Commission met for a full day of work Tuesday, with Commissioners Joel Bousman and Andy Nelson in session in the courthouse in Pinedale, and Commissioner John Linn joining in from his home outside of Marbleton via Skype connection while he
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Mead comments on PXP (March 16, 2011)
by Wyoming Governor's office press release
Governor Matt Mead has submitted a letter to the U.S. Forest Service commenting on a proposed oil and natural gas project in the Bridger Teton National Forest. The letter addresses the Eagle Prospect and Noble Basin Master Development Plan. Plains Exploration
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Feds drop appeal of WY wolf ruling (March 16, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Associated Press reports that federal officials have dropped their appeal of a Wyoming federal court decision regarding Wyoming's wolf plan.
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Wyoming wolf population up (March 16, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that the Wyoming wolf population (outside Yellowstone National park) increased in 2010 approximately 10 percent from >224 wolves in 2009 to >246 wolves in 2010. Average increase from 2002-2010 has been approximately 1
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What kind of conditions contribute to an ozone advisory? (March 16, 2011)
by National Weather Service, Riverton
High pressure is moving in, winds are light, skies are mostly sunny, warmer air moves in atop the snow pack; sounds like a great day! However, when these conditions combine with terrain features and the presence of an activity that pushes pollutants into the a
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North Dakota wolf kill (March 16, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wildlife officials have confirmed that an animal shot near Hillsboro, North Dakota was a gray wolf.
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Return of wolves in China (March 16, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Pastoralists using the northern grasslands in China’s Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region are trying to get used to the return of wolves to the region. Wolves are killing livestock, but cannot be killed by herders because they are a protected species.
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Sublette County scenes (March 16, 2011)
Photos by Gordie Banks
Pinedale High School Junior Gordie Banks took these photos recently of local Sublette County scenes.
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Sublette County Historical Society holds annual meeting (March 16, 2011)
‘2010 - The Year of Incredible Gifts’
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Historical Society (SCHS), parent organization of the Museum of the Mountain Man (MMM), held their annual meeting and "Spring Thaw Party" on Thursday, March 10th in Pinedale.
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Weather Advisory – More snow on the way (March 15, 2011)
Ozone Advisory for March 15, 2011
by Pinedale Online!
The National Weather Service in Riverton advises ‘a significant snow event’ will begin Tuesday night across western Wyoming. Strong west to southwest winds expected from South Pass to Casper and over the eastern slopes of the Wind River and Absaroka Mountains.
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Pinedale Home & Garden Show May 21, 2011 (Original post March 14, 2011 | Revised April 28, 2011)
The 2011 Pinedale Home & Garden Show will be held on Saturday, May 21st at the Sublette County Ice Arena. The event is being organized by JSK Event Coordinators/Home & Garden Show Committee in Pinedale. The Committee asks to have the registration forms retur
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Yellowstone Park Foundation gives $350K in grants for wildlife projects (March 14, 2011)
In Yellowstone National Park
by Yellowstone Park Foundation
The Yellowstone Park Foundation, the official fundraising partner of Yellowstone National Park, recently announced $350,000 in new grants to Yellowstone. These funds will make possible a wide range of projects including new wildlife studies and wildlife educa
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Record turnout for 2011 Caroline Classic Ski Race (March 14, 2011)
190 participants turned out for the 2011 Caroline Classic Ski Race held on Saturday, March 12th. Two events were run during the day on a Giant Slalom course set on the Fremont run at White Pine Ski Area.
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White Pine first-ever Terrain Park Competition March 19 (March 14, 2011)
White Pine Ski Area is excited to announce its first ever Terrain Park Competition! Brand new features are being built just for this event, which will be held on Saturday, March 19. Both Ski and Snowboard divisions will compete for awesome prizes and braggin
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Ozone Advisory for Tuesday March 15, 2011 (Original post March 14, 2011 | Modified 3/24/11)
In the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Editor's Update 3/24/11: We have modifed this story to replace the EPA AQI data graphic which had an incorrect chart for 2008. The graphics accompanying this story were added by Pinedale Online and were not a part of the original DEQ media release. We apologiz
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Flag Alert: All US flags to fly at half staff March 15 (March 14, 2011)
In memory of last World War I Vet
By Presidential Proclamation, all US flags are to fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, as a mark of respect for the memory of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I.
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2011 Wyoming State Science Fair results (March 13, 2011)
Students from Pinedale and Big Piney Middle Schools travelled to Laramie to compete in the state science fair competition March 6-8 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. There were 366 projects at the fair representing over 50 schools from across the state.
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Pinedale Home & Garden Show ON for 2011 (March 13, 2011)
‘It’s a GO!’
by Pinedale Online!
There will be a Pinedale Home & Garden Show for 2011! The date and schedule information are still to be announced. Contact Kevin at the Sublette County Ice Arena in Pinedale for more information, 307-367-6313, e-mail scia@sublettewyo.com, www.sublettewyo.com
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Ozone Advisory for Monday March 14, 2011 (Original post March 13, 2011 | Updated 3/24/11)
In the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Editor's Update 3/24/11: We updated this story to replace the graphic for the Daily AQI for Sublette County for 2008. We posted an incorrect graphic displaying wrong information with the original story. The graphics accompaning this story were added by Pineda
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Pinedale Lions Club celebrates 35th Anniversary March 17 (March 13, 2011)
Potluck Dinner at Rendezvous Pointe
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club will proudly celebrate its 35th anniversary of service to our community on Thursday, March 17, 2011 with a potluck dinner at Rendezvous Pointe. All friends and current, former, and prospective members are welcome. Please RSVP to Lion
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 17 (March 13, 2011)
At Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale will be hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17th. The corned beef and cabbage lunch and dinner will be by free-will donation. Lunch will be from 11:30AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner will be from
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EPA updates National Air Toxics Assessment (March 13, 2011)
by Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the fourth update of a computer tool that helps federal, state, local governments and other stakeholders better understand the potential health risks from exposure to air toxics. The National Ai
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Fuel prices rise $.36 to $.52 cents per gallon in Sublette County (March 13, 2011)
Between January and mid-March 2011
by Pinedale Online!
Fuel prices have risen from $.30 to $.50 cents per gallon in Sublette County since January, 2011. Pinedale Online regularly surveys 7 gas stations in Sublette County (three in Pinedale, two in Big Piney, two in Marbleton) to obtain average fuel prices.
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Daylight Savings Time begins March 13, 2011 (March 13, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
Most of the U.S. makes the switch to Daylight Savings Time this weekend. The official change is at 2:00 am local time on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Turn your clocks FORWARD one hour ("Spring" forward, "Fall" backward).
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PFAC announces Pinedale Mural Project - Call for Entries (March 13, 2011)
$500 prize for winning entry for Pinedale Properties building mural
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is excited to announce a call for entries for the Pinedale Properties Mural Project to be located on the west end of the Pinedale Properties Building.
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U.S. Commerce Department announces launch of i6 Green Challenge (March 13, 2011)
‘To promote clean energy, innovation and economic growth’
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) and its Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship announced the opening of its $12 million i6 Green Challenge in partnership with the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Ener
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New robot system to rest 10,000 chemicals for toxicity (March 13, 2011)
Robot gives ability to test in a day what would take one year for a person to do by hand to determine human health impacts
by Environmental Protection Agency
Several federal agencies have unveiled a new high-speed robot screening system that will test 10,000 different chemicals for potential toxicity. The system marks the beginning of a new phase of an ongoing collaboration, referred to as Tox21, that is working to
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Ozone Advisory for March 13, 2011 (March 13, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Upper Green River Basin, Wyoming - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Sunday, March 13, 2011, for the Upper Green R
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Winter Scenery (March 11, 2011)
Photos by Scott Almdale
Pinedale resident Scott Almdale has added several new winter photo albums to his photo gallery. He has posted new photo albums from Nordic skiing on the White Pine Nordic Ski Loop, Skyline Drive Trail and snowmobiling at Blind Bull Pass in the Wyoming Range.
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The case for Makeup (March 10, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
Ok guys (most anyway), you can skip this story. Ladies: One of the drawbacks (benefits?) of living out in cowboy country far from the ways of the Big City means the gals don’t have a lot of opportunity to "doll up." It’s a long ways to a Broadway play or gala
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Sponsors sought for 4th Annual Pink Ribbon Riders Wyoming Snow Run March 18 & 19 (March 9, 2011)
Kathy, Sunny and Charlie Raper seeking sponsors for breast cancer snowmobile ride fundraiser in Jackson
Pinedale residents Kathy, Sunny and Charlie Raper are seeking sponsors for their participation in the 4th Annual Pink Ribbon Riders Wyoming Snow Run at Togwotee Lodge on Friday & Saturday, March 18 & 19, 2011. The Snow Run is an organized snowmobile ride and
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Yellowstone Rendezvous Jr. Nordic Ski Races (March 9, 2011)
Pinedale Jr. Nordic ski program and Sublette County locals travel to the Yellowstone Rendezvous 2011 races
by Bonnie Chambers
The Pinedale Jr. Nordic Ski Program racers traveled to their final race of the season which was held in West Yellowstone Montana on March 5, 2011. This was the 32nd year for the annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, with just under 600 participants, including th
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California man threatens to kill senator over wolves (March 9, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The San Francisco Chronicle reports this morning that a man has been charged in federal court with threatening to kill a United States Senator if she didn’t oppose legislation ending federal protection for gray wolves.
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FWS decides no wolf kill for caribou (March 9, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Alaska Public Radio reports that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has decided not to conduct a wolf kill to benefit the ailing caribou herd on Unimak Island.
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Ozone Advisory for Thursday March 10, 2011 (March 9, 2011)
In the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Thursday, March 10, 2011 for the Upper Green River Basin, in Sublette County.
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2011 Big Fish Derby Results (March 8, 2011)
by Pinedale Boat Club
Here are the results for the 2011 Pinedale Boat Club Big Fish Winter Derby. The event was held on Fremont Lake on Saturday & Sunday, March 5th & 6th. Lakeside Lodge served as derby headquarters.
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Arguing wolf impacts on elk (March 8, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Seems that both sides of the wolf-impact-on-elk issue have a study to back up their argument. Wolves have caused severe declines in some western elk populations, while having little impact on others. An article in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, entitled "Gener
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Sublette County population tops 10K (March 8, 2011)
by U.S. Census Bureau
On March 3, the U.S. Census Bureau released more detailed 2010 Census population totals and demographic characteristics to the governor and leadership of the state legislature in Wyoming. These data provide the first look at population counts for small areas a
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Five days of ozone (March 8, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Ozone levels in Sublette County exceeded national air quality standards for five days last week, according to real-time data recorded at monitoring sites administered by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.DEQ spokesman Keith Guille cautioned that
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PAWG recommendations online (March 8, 2011)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management has posted a spreadsheet for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) online. These are recommendations discussed at the last PAWG meeting, from both the past and present.
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Sublette County Ice Arena News (March 8, 2011)
Ice Arena open during spring and summer and available for events
by Sublette County
The Sublette County Ice Arena WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC during the 2011 Spring and Summer season. Hours of operation tentatively are 12 noon to 8PM Tuesday through Saturday. The Arena will be available for special events and bookings with 14 days advance noti
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Hoback Moose research initiated (March 8, 2011)
30 moose collared for baseline information for Noble Basin natural gas development proposal
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the University of Wyoming’s Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit are initiating a moose research project in an area that has been proposed for natural gas development south of Jackson. Researchers captured and fi
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Town of Pinedale Park Bench Survey results (March 8, 2011)
Sixty ballots were cast in the Pinedale Park Bench Survey public meeting on March 2nd at the Pinedale Library. The Town Planning & Zoning department asked the public to select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place choice from six park bench choices. The Town compiled a tot
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SCSD#1 announces retirement of Mary Ann Almquist (March 8, 2011)
by Sublette County School District #1 media release
"Please join me in wishing Mary Ann Almquist the very best in retirement after serving the children of SCSD #1 for 40 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her service and commitment to our families and children. Thank you Mary Ann fo
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Health law costs Wyoming $50 million for Medicaid expansion (March 8, 2011)
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi
Washington, D.C. – Wyoming doesn’t have $50 million to spare, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., who said a study released March 1st by two Congressional committees shows yet another reason why the President’s health care law is unworkable.
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34th Pinedale Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on April 23 (March 7, 2011)
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Boyd Skinner Town Park on Saturday, April 23 at 10 AM sharp! Children from toddler through 5th grade are welcome to come and join in the fun. Don’t be late; you can’t hold back hundreds of kids
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Bucky’s Outdoors hosts 2012 Snow Check Open House March 12 (March 7, 2011)
Bucky’s Outdoors, in Pinedale, will host their 2012 Snow Check Open House on Saturday, March 12th from 8:00 AM to Noon. 146 S. Lincoln. Come see what is new in Polaris snowmobiles for 2012. Call 307-367-4561 for more info or visit www.buckysoutdoors.com. Bucky
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Jared Rogerson CD Release Party March 11 (March 7, 2011)
Release of his new CD, ‘Peace, Love & Horses’
On Friday, March 11th, Jared Rogerson will host a "CD Release Party" at Rock Rabbit in Pinedale. Admission is free and everyone is invited. Rogerson will be performing live with a 5-piece band following special opening guests Gelene Cox, and Michelle Humber a
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Moose (March 6, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell watched these two moose move through the deep snow on Friday morning, March 4th. "It was seemingly effortless to watch them navigate the snow and drifts, however the continual cold and snow has to be taking a toll on their stamina. I recorded an aver
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Porcupine (March 6, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
This porcupine was seen near Big Piney on Saturday, March 5th.
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2011 State Alpine Ski Team Results (March 6, 2011)
State meet held at Snow King in Jackson, Wyoming March 4th and 5th
Pinedale Girls and Boys Alpine Ski teams competed at the High School State Championships at Snow King Resort in Jackson Wyoming on Friday and Saturday, March 4th and 5th.
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Funeral Service for Pam Kysar March 9 (March 5, 2011)
Funeral Service for Pam Kysar of Big Piney will be held Wednesday, March 9th at 2:00 PM at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment will follow the services in the Daniel Cemetery.
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New Eagle Prospect/Noble Basin website available (March 4, 2011)
Plains Exploration and Production Company (PXP) recently launched a new informational website dedicated to getting out facts about the proposed Eagle Prospect/Noble Basin Master Development Plan Project. Included on the website is the full text of the WY Rang
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Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $3500 grant from Ultra Petroleum (March 4, 2011)
by Big Brothers Big Sisters
Ultra Petroleum has awarded Sublette County’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) branch a $3,500 grant to help support the development and professionally supported youth mentoring relationships in Pinedale, Marbleton and Big Piney. This grant will provide BBBS w
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9th Annual Caroline Classic March 12th (March 4, 2011)
At White Pine Ski Area
The 9th Annual Caroline Classic Giant Slalom ski race will be held at White Pine Ski Area on Saturday, March 12th. The event will be a two-run giant slalom on the Fremont run. Racing classes are from Junior to age 50+.
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Rendezvous Pointe Pie Social and Auction March 14 (March 4, 2011)
Rendezvous Pointe will be hosting their annual Pie Social and Auction on Monday, March 14th. Pre-order your whole pies at $12 each by March 11th or come in for a piece of pie with ice cream for $2.00 on March 14th from 1:00-5:00 pm. These homemade pies are m
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Ozone Advisory for Saturday March 5, 2011 (March 4, 2011)
6th day of elevated ozone conditions in the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Upper Green River Basin, Wyo. - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Saturday, March 5, 2011, for the Upper Green Riv
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Blood Draws in Big Piney-Marbleton March 16-18 (March 4, 2011)
Blood draws for the Health Fair in Big Piney/Marbleton will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 16, 17,18. Blood draws start at 6:00AM and go until 9:00AM at the Marbleton Senior Center. Blood draws will be held on Tuesday, March 15th at the LaBarge Seni
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Senator Enzi works to keep Feds out of small business (March 4, 2011)
‘Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act’ introduced
by Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – As a former small businessman and current U.S. Senator, Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., hears many complaints from small businesses in Wyoming about burdensome federal regulations. In an effort to curb those regulations, Enzi signed on to a bill that wou
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Yellowstone’s Winter season winding down (March 4, 2011)
Oversnow travel season to end March 15th
by Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone’s winter oversnow travel season is drawing to a close. Limited, managed, snowmobile and snowcoach travel on the park's interior roads is scheduled to end by Tuesday evening, March 15. Once the roads close to oversnow travel; crews begin to clear t
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BLM makes reforms to Wild Horse and Burro Management (March 4, 2011)
Agency to cut back on gathers; increase fertility control and adoptions; strengthen humane animal care and handling measures
by Bureau of Land Management
On February 24, 2011, Director of the Bureau of Land Management Bob Abbey announced that following an extensive public process, the agency is accelerating fundamental reforms to how it manages wild horses and burros on public lands.
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Winter driving requires extra caution around wildlife (March 4, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Collisions with wildlife in Wyoming is on an increase, although the actual numbers are uncertain, since many of these collisions go unreported. During the five-year period that ended in 2010, reported collisions with wildlife has increased by more than 17 perc
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Desert Elk (March 3, 2011)
Photo by Dave Bell
Dave Bell took this picture of some of the elk from a herd that lives north of Farson. He said they have been back and forth across Highway US 191 so many times they have worn a path in the asphalt. Click on this link for more of Dave’s photos: Dave Bell Phot
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Armchair Travel Adventure with Darcie Peck March 10 (March 3, 2011)
by Sublette County Library
Does the winter have you dreaming of warm breezes and sandy beaches? An armchair adventure to balmy Central America awaits you at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale, 155 S Tyler Ave, Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm. Local resident Darcie Peck will share
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New benches, lights and trash cans for Pinedale (March 3, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale hosted a Streetscape public workshop at the Pinedale Library on Wednesday, March 2nd. The purpose was to gather public input on options for Main Street benches, street lights and trash cans chosen by the Phase 1 Downtown Master Plan Steeri
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Ozone Advisory for Friday March 4, 2011 (March 3, 2011)
For the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Upper Green River Basin, Wyo. - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Friday, March 4, 2011, for the Upper Green River
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PFAC reschedules BYU Ballroom Dance performance for April 23 (March 2, 2011)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council has had to reschedule the BYU Ballroom Dance performance to Saturday, April 23. This much anticipated performance was originally scheduled for March 18 but due to some date conflicts it was pushed back to the April date. Tickets
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Alpine Ski Meet in Jackson March 4 & 5 (March 2, 2011)
The State High School Championships alpine ski meet will be held at Snow King in Jackson on Friday and Saturday, March 4 & 5th. Spectators are welcome and will have a great view of the meet from the bottom of the hill. It starts at 10AM and there will be two r
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NCBA, PLC: Congressional oversight needed for Wild Lands Order (March 2, 2011)
by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council media release
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2011) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) welcomed the House Committee on Natural Resource’s oversight hearing, "The Impact of the Administration’s Wild Lands Order on Jobs and Economic Gro
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Judge ponders 10(j) wolf question (March 2, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal Judge Donald Molloy issued an "Order to Show Cause" to parties involved in wolf litigation over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 10(j) non-essential experimental rules, ordering all parties to file briefs ""showing cause why this case should not be
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Earthjustice scolds MT governor (March 2, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Environmental attorneys representing environmental and animal rights groups sent a letter to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer last week, taking him to task for his recent statements regarding wolf management.
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Ozone readings hit 153PPB in Boulder March 1st (March 2, 2011)
Pinedale records 103 PPB (1 hour ) and 84 PPB (8-hour average)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issued Ozone Advisories for the Upper Green River Valley for three consecutive days this past week, Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 28 – March 2nd. Elevated ozone readings were recorded at several stations during
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SO 3310 Wild Lands hearing (March 1, 2011)
Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman testifies in Washington DC
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman was in Washington DC on Wednesday, March 1st, before the House Natural Resource Committee to offer testimony representing Wyoming during their full committee hearing entitled "The Impact of the Administration Wild Land
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Ozone Advisory for Wednesday March 2, 2011 (March 1, 2011)
For the Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Upper Green River Basin, Wyo. - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Wednesday, March 2, 2011 for the Upper Green Riv
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EPA’s amazing numbers games (March 1, 2011)
Statistically counts things that didn’t happen in 2010 and claims lives it will save 9 years from now
EPA media release, Tuesday, March 1, 2011:
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Funeral Service for Rose Grossman March 5 (March 1, 2011)
by Covill Funeral Home
Funeral Service for Rose Grossman of Pinedale will be held Saturday, March 5th at 11:00AM at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment will follow the services in the Pinedale Cemetery.
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