WY SJ0009

Wyoming Legislature opposes broad or indiscriminate sale or exchange of federal public lands, while supporting limited, locally-backed land exchanges that enhance public access or community benefit

Requests Congress protect Wyoming's multiple-use framework for public lands, including resource development, recreation, agriculture, hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation

Demands federal agencies respect existing land management frameworks, county land-use plans, and local community input when evaluating any proposed changes to federal land disposition

Approximately 91% of Wyoming's population utilizes public lands for work, recreation, and subsistence; natural resource industries contribute over $11 billion annually (25-30% of gross state product) and employ nearly 15% of the workforce

Secretary of State directed to transmit copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, congressional leadership, and Wyoming's congressional delegation