Wyoming EPSCoR and WyCEHG Hold Water Interest Group Meeting in Laramie, WY

On Monday, October 7th, Wyoming EPSCoR and WyCEHG hosted the Water Interest Group Meeting in Laramie WY.

This meeting was an opportunity for citizens from around the state of Wyoming to learn more about WyCEHG, and to express their needs and desires about water research around the state to WyCEHG members.

Patrick Tyrrell from the Wyoming State Engineers Office
presents to WIG Meeting participants

Participants had the chance to hear from various individuals around the state, including Patrick Tyrrell, director of the Wyoming State Engineers Office, and Harry LaBonde, director of the Wyoming Water Development Office.

Breakout sessions were held to encourage participants to share ideas and provide WyCEHG feedback.

“From our point of view, this was a very successful meeting,” says Dr. Steve Holbrook of WyCEHG. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunities to work with everyone on issues that are important to water in Wyoming.”

            If you were unable to attend this meeting, be sure to watch the website for resources from the meeting to be posted by the end of the month at, www.uwyo.edu/epscor/wycehg/wig/. 

By Robin Rasmussen

Photos by Liz Nysson