Earth Day Festivities

For Earth Day, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) was delighted to have Tom Reed, from Trout Unlimited, and Jen Lamb, NOLS Public Policy Director, speak about protecting the Wyoming Range.  Tom Reed, who was a previous NOLS Instructor and worked in the Admissions Department, discussed the Wyoming Range Legacy Act, which is currently working through Congress.  The Act is attempting to protect 44,000 acres in the Wyoming Range, which includes some NOLS operating areas. The event was held at the Noble Hotel and open to the public. 

In addition, Tom was representing the Sportsman for the Wyoming Range, which is a coalition of outfitters, guides, and conservation groups. NOLS is proud to be a member of this organization. They are on the forefront of protecting natural areas and strive to prevent oil drilling in these lands. Kevin Bergstom stated, “It was great to see community members come together for this important conservation effort.” 

After the speech the floor was open to ask questions, discuss the future of Wyoming’s namesake mountains, and make individual comments directed to the Forest Service.  It was a great Earth Day turnout and fantastic to see the community devotion to protecting our beautiful landscape!