The Greater Little Mountain Coalition (GLMC) supports a mosaic of management prescriptions that entail conservation, preservation, no surface occupancy, and gold book standard responsible energy development. The Coalition developed its proposal with a broad group of interests, including, Trout Unlimited, Muley Fanatic Foundation, United Steelworkers, Southwest Labor Council, and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
GREATER LITTLE MOUNTAIN COALITION
MAPS
*NEW – GLMA Habitat Project Map
BACKGROUND
Rock Springs Office of BLM: The Rock Springs planning area includes 3.6 million acres of surface land and 3.5 million acres of mineral estate, administered by the BLM in portions of Lincoln, Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette, and Fremont counties in southwestern Wyoming. The field office administers a variety of programs, including mineral exploration and development, renewable energy, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, wild horses, livestock grazing, and historic trails. (Rock Springs RMP Revision)
TIMELINE
- 2016 – Alternatives analysis
- 2nd Qt – 2017 – Draft RMP revision/Draft EIS
- 3rd Qt – 2018 – Proposed RMP revision/Final EIS
- 2nd Qt – 2019 – Record of Decision
The Greater Little Mountain Coalition was convened to organize sportsmen and women, members of local businesses, union members, and concerned citizens- – who want to see the Greater Little Mountain Area’s rugged landscape — continue to support abundant wildlife populations, sensitive species, and provide ample recreation opportunities.
As one of Sweetwater County and Wyoming’s most popular hunting, fishing, recreation and wildlife viewing areas, the Greater Little Mountain Coalition supports responsible energy development in the Little Mountain area. This approach dictates that critical habitat areas be set aside from energy development while other areas be carefully developed so that the great fish and wildlife heritage of the region is preserved. Read the informational brochure. (pdf)
Our goal is long-term protection of vital fish & wildlife habitat and fishing and hunting opportunities in this unique area of southwest Wyoming.
WHO WE ARE
The Greater Little Mountain Coalition is a group of sportsmen’s organizations and concerned citizens who want to see the Greater Little Mountain Areas rugged and sensitive landscape continue to support abundant wildlife & fish populations, including Colorado River cutthroat trout and sensitive species, and provide ample recreation opportunities.
WHY WE CARE
This unique high desert habitat region is considered by biologists and resource managers to be some of the most sensitive fish and wildlife habitat in Wyoming. To sportsmen and women, Little Mountains is known as a premier hunting and fishing destination that plays an irreplaceable role in Wyoming’s outdoor heritage.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
To pass Little Mountain’s amazing habitat and sporting opportunities on to future generations, we’ll need your help.
Visit GreaterLittleMountain.com to learn more. Connect with the Greater Little Mountain Coalition on Facebook.
Sign up Today to stay informed about threats to Little Mountain Area & opportunities to help out with on-the-ground projects, contact Joy Bannon for details at joybannon@wyomingwildlife.org
COALITION PARTNERS:
- Bowhunters of Wyoming: Steve Martin -307-350-0486, stmartin@wyoming.com
- Muley Fanatic Foundation: Josh Coursey – 307-389-7495, josh@muleyfanatic.com
- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: Nick Dobric – 307-220-0436, ndobric@trcp.org
- Trout Unlimited: Tasha Sorensen – 307-256-3446, tsorensen@tu.org
- United Steelworkers Local 13214: Monte Morlock – 307-389-4701, mhmorlock@yahoo.com
- Wyoming Wildlife Federation: Joy Bannon – 307-287-0129, joybannon@wyomingwildlife.org
CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE OP-ED BY JOY BANNON, WWF FIELD DIRECTOR
Bannon: Southwest Wyoming’s Outdoor Riches Must Be Conserved
Southwestern Wyoming is a paradise for sportsmen and women, from small streams in the Greater Little Mountain area — providing excellent native cutthroat trout fisheries — to the moose and mule deer in the Big Sandy area to the desert elk herd of the Jack Morrow Hills. People from across the state and region travel to the area for the great hunting, fishing, recreation and breathtaking landscapes. Read More
Check out this great video on this special area at www.tu.org/blog-posts/a-voice-for-little-mountain and also read about it on a blog post by Matt Copeland, wildlife communications and writer at WyoFile.
WANT TO HELP FUND OUR WORK? MAKE A DONATION
The Issues Addressed
Each Program that Wyoming Wildlife Federation runs affects a variety of
different conservation Issues. Click on an Issue to find out more about it.
Latest Related News
New Beaver Dams Help Parched Landscape
Last weekend, the parched pasturelands near Little Mountain got a bit of help from nature’s original flood irrigators: beaver dams. These beaver dams were not built with teeth and tails, however. Over 70 different volunteers, agencies, nonprofit workers, businesses, and others all gathered …
New Film Showcases Local Support for Little Mountain in Wyoming’s Sweetwater County
A community-based coalition calls for conservation measures to safeguard this one-of-a-kind recreational destination ROCK SPRINGS, WY – The Greater Little Mountain Coalition released a film recently, highlighting local support for the conservation of its namesake area, just south of Rock Springs. The film …
New Film Showcases Local Support for Little Mountain in Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Read More »
Year in Review
2018 was filled with many successes for conservation in Wyoming. Here is a look back at the year-gone-by, highlighting our work and some of the major accomplishments achieved, all through the help of our active and supporting members. Your Voice Matters This year, …
Help Protect Our Way of Life
We need everyone who values the wild spaces of Wyoming to get involved. Are you ready?