Author: Ryan Lewallen

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Aquatic and terrestrial habitat project investments topped $13 million by 2023, funding efforts essential for conserving and growing populations of more than 800 Wyoming species, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department . In 2023, Game and Fish allocated more than $4.6 million for habitat projects and was able to leverage that with more than $8.6 million from the Wyoming Wildlife Natural Resources Trust Fund, government funds, state funds, private landowners and local conservation partners, the department said. in a July 8 release. Funds raised in 2023 equate to $2.86 coming from external partners for every…