Wyoming Public Lands Day becomes law

Wyoming will become the third state in the nation to celebrate its own Public Lands Day! Today, Gov. Mark Gordon will sign HB 99, Wyoming Public Lands Day, into law, establishing the fourth Saturday each September as Wyoming Public Lands Day, corresponding with National Public Lands Day.

The bill affirms Wyoming’s support for keeping public lands in public hands, and celebrates the benefits they provide to all Wyomingites. As an annual event, Wyoming Public Lands Day will serve as a reminder of these values as well as an opportunity to highlight outdoor opportunities and public lands serv...