Governor seeks comments on sage grouse order

LANDER (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Sage Grouse Executive Order.

These changes stem from updates to the Governor's Executive Order 2019-3 Greater Sage Grouse Core Area Protection.

"Wyoming has consistently advocated for a Greater sage-grouse strategy that recognizes the State's management authority over the species utilizing the best-available science," Gordon said. "Wyoming remains a leader in the sage-grouse conservation, and the state of Wyoming's Executive Order Greater Sage-Grouse Core Area Protection has proven to be a successful strategy that has spanned three governors in its foresight to have a state-lead conservation strategy. We appreciate the public's input as we continue to invest in sage-grouse conservation alongside responsible development in Wyoming."

Written comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 30.

Learn more at https://docs.google.com/forms.

This story was published on July 4, 2026.

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