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CHAPTER 5—CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decisionmaking process for public lands in Wyoming has been 

conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA, and Department of Interior 

(DOI) and BLM policies and procedures implementing NEPA. NEPA and the associated 

regulatory/policy framework require that federal agencies involve the interested public in their 

decisionmaking, consider reasonable alternatives to proposed actions, and prepare environmental 

documents that disclose the potential impacts of proposed actions and alternatives. 

Public involvement, consultation, and coordination have been at the heart of the planning process leading 

to this final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Resource Management Plan (RMP). This was 

accomplished through public meetings, informal meetings, individual contacts, news releases, planning 

bulletins, a planning website, and Federal Register notices. 

A Notice of Intent (NOI) was published in the Federal Register on February 25, 2002, to formally 

announce that the BLM Pinedale Field Office (PFO) was preparing an RMP and associated EIS. The 

notice invited the affected and interested agencies, organizations, and members of the general public to 

participate in determining the scope and significant issues to be addressed in the planning alternatives and 

analyzed in the EIS. Additional public involvement was solicited to help identify issues to be addressed in 

developing a full range of land management alternatives (see Table 5-1 for a list of public involvement, 

coordination, and consultation events). This chapter describes the public involvement process as well as 

other key consultation and coordination activities undertaken for the preparation of a comprehensive final 

EIS for the PFO. 

Table 5-1. Public Involvement, Coordination, and Consultation Events 

Date Location Type 

July 11, 2002 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting 

February 6, 2003 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting 

March 3, 2003 Rock Springs, Wyoming Joint Public Scoping Meeting for 

Pinedale RMP/Rawlins RMP 

March 10, 2003 Pinedale, Wyoming Public Scoping Meeting 

March 11, 2003 Marbleton, Wyoming Public Scoping Meeting 

July 7–11, 2003 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Alternatives 

Development Workshop 

December 3–5, 2003 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Development of 

the Preferred Alternative 

February 1–2, 2005 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Preliminary Draft 

EIS Status and Revision 

March 8, 2006 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Development of 

Revised Alternatives 

May 1–5, 2006 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Alternatives 

Development Workshop 

December 19, 2007 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Review of 

Comments on the Draft RMP EIS 

February 28, 2008 Pinedale, Wyoming Cooperators Meeting/Review of 

Comments on the Draft RMP EIS 

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Date Location Type 

May 14, 2008 Cheyenne, Wyoming 

Cooperators Meeting/Review of 

Comments on the Preliminary Final 

RMP EIS 

May 30, 2008 Cheyenne, Wyoming 

Cooperators Meeting/Review of 

Comments on the Preliminary Final 

RMP EIS 

June 5, 2008 Cheyenne, Wyoming 

Cooperators Meeting/Review of 

Comments on the Preliminary Final 

RMP EIS 

5.1 CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION

This section documents the consultation and coordination efforts undertaken by BLM throughout the 

process of developing this final RMP and EIS. Because of jurisdictional responsibilities, BLM is required 

to consult with certain federal, Native American, and state agencies and entities (40 Code of Federal 

Regulations [CFR] §1502.25) during the NEPA decisionmaking process. BLM is also directed to 

integrate NEPA requirements with other environmental review and consultation requirements to reduce 

paperwork and delays (40 CFR §1500.4-5). 

Title II, Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) directs BLM to 

coordinate planning efforts with Native American tribes and federal, state, and local government agencies 

as part of its land use planning process. 

Coordination with other agencies and consistency with other plans were accomplished through frequent 

communications, meetings, and cooperative efforts between the BLM interdisciplinary team and involved 

federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Coordination and consistency for the final EIS were 

accomplished primarily through the assistance of cooperating agencies formally involved in the project 

(Section 5.1.1).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) was contacted for Endangered Species Act Section 7 

consultation and threatened and endangered species lists. USFWS provided an updated species list dated 

August 2003. BLM also coordinated with USFWS throughout the process by phone. The USFWS 

participated in the development and review of the biological assessment (completed in July 2007). 

Coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has occurred throughout the Pinedale 

RMP process by phone and through various meetings. 

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is participating as a cooperating agency and has provided 

input throughout the RMP revision process.

5.1.1 Cooperating Agencies 

The PFO extended cooperating agency status to the State of Wyoming, Sublette County, Sublette County 

Conservation District, Lincoln County, and Lincoln Conservation District for the Pinedale RMP planning 

effort, in addition to the EPA. Various agencies in the State of Wyoming have participated as cooperators 

throughout the planning process. The following is a list of the cooperating agencies that have actively 

attended the cooperators meetings leading to the development of the Proposed RMP Final EIS: 

• Sublette County 

• Sublette County Conservation District 
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• Lincoln County 

• Lincoln Conservation District 

• Sweetwater County 

• Sweetwater County Conservation District 

• Town of Pinedale 

• Environmental Protection Agency 

• Wyoming Office of Federal Land Policy 

• Wyoming Game and Fish Department 

• Wyoming Office of State Lands 

• Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 

• State Historic Preservation Office 

• Department of Environmental Quality 

• Department of Agriculture 

• Department of Transportation 

• The Governor’s Office 

• Wyoming State Geological Survey 

• Wyoming Business Council. 

The cooperating agencies were formally invited to participate in developing the alternatives and to 

provide data and other information relative to their disciplines. In addition to numerous conference calls, 

the PFO held meetings with the cooperating agencies on July 11, 2002, and February 6, 2003, concerning 

the approach to the planning process and development of alternatives. The cooperating agencies were 

invited to work with the BLM interdisciplinary team in developing the alternatives during the week of 

July 7–11, 2003, and again to develop and finalize the preferred alternative the week of December 1–5, 

2003. The cooperators were also invited to a meeting at the PFO on February 1–2, 2005, to discuss the 

status of the RMP planning process and changes that had occurred or were being considered for the 

preliminary draft EIS. After the draft alternatives were revised in 2005–2006, the cooperating agencies 

were invited to work with BLM in finalizing the alternatives during meetings on March 8, 2006, and 

during the week of May 1–5, 2006. After the close of the public comment period for the Pinedale draft 

RMP EIS, BLM held meetings with the cooperators to discuss the comments they submitted on the draft 

RMP EIS, BLM’s response to those comments, and how the final EIS would be updated as a result. These 

meetings took place on December 19, 2007, and February 28, 2008. Additional meetings were held with 

the state cooperating agencies on May 14, May 30, and June 5, 2008, to discuss comments received on the 

preliminary final EIS and how those comments would be incorporated into the final EIS. 

5.1.2 Coordination and Consistency 

Coordination with other agencies and consistency with other agency and local and state government plans 

were accomplished through frequent communications and cooperative efforts between BLM and involved 

federal, state, and local agencies. The Wyoming Governor’s Clearinghouse received 20 copies of this 

final EIS for review to ensure consistency with ongoing state plans. The interdisciplinary team reviewed 

county land use plans to ensure consistency. Meetings were held with the respective county planners and 

commissioners to promote greater understanding of goals, objectives, and resources of the counties and 

BLM. Table 5-2 summarizes coordination actions undertaken by various federal, state, and local agencies 

for the RMP development process. 

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Table 5-2. Key Coordination Actions 

Agency Coordination/Responsibility 

FEDERAL AGENCIES 

U.S. Department of the Interior 

Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) 

Coordinates mineral leasing and other activities that 

affect lands administered by the BOR. Reviews the 

Pinedale RMP EIS for consistency with BOR planning. 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Reviews actions affecting threatened or endangered 

species of fish, wildlife, or plants. Performs Section 7 

consultation, coordination, and review. 

U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Reviews Pinedale RMP EIS for consistency with USGS 

planning. 

Minerals Management Service (MMS) Reviews Pinedale RMP EIS for consistency with MMS 

planning. 

U.S. Department of Agriculture 

Forest Service 

Coordinates mineral leasing and other activities that 

affect lands administered by the Forest Service. 

Reviews the Pinedale RMP EIS for consistency with 

Forest Service planning. Proposed actions would also 

be discussed with the Wyoming State Forestry Division 

and other agencies involved in wildland fire 

management. Coordinates and cooperates with EPA 

and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on 

monitoring and collection of air quality data. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service—Wildlife Services 

Coordinates annual management plan for animal 

damage control activities on public lands. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Coordinates with the Forest Service and DEQ on 

monitoring and collecting air quality data. Reviews air 

quality monitoring data. Files Federal Register notices. 

STATE AGENCIES 

State of Wyoming 

Participates in the environmental analysis and 

documentation process by providing information 

concerning environmental issues for which the State of 

Wyoming has jurisdiction by law or special expertise. 

Provides information from state records on matters that 

include Pinedale RMP EIS project impacts on air quality 

and Class 1 airsheds, fish and wildlife, domestic 

livestock grazing, social and economic impacts, 

minerals, and State of Wyoming permitting 

requirements. 

Cooperates in developing watershed improvement and 

restoration plans. This includes a focus on restoration 

activities where the state has identified water bodies 

impaired by pollutants, and BLM through best 

management practices can provide benefits and 

improvements. 

Wyoming DEQ 

Coordinates and cooperates on water quality, 

development of monitoring for visibility standards and 

guidelines, and collecting of air quality data. 

Wyoming State Forestry, 

Emergency Management Agency, 

State Fire Marshal’s Office 

Coordinates on management of prescribed fire and 

wildland fire. 

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Agency Coordination/Responsibility 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department 

Coordinates and cooperates on vegetation manipulation 

projects, wildlife habitat management, and Special 

Status Species. 

Wyoming Department of Transportation Coordinates and cooperates on transportation planning 

and highway access. 

State Historic Preservation Office 

Consults on compliance with Section 106 of the National 

Historic Preservation Act in accordance with the 

National Programmatic Agreement, as implemented in 

the Wyoming Protocol to that agreement. 

COUNTY AGENCIES 

Sublette County 

Participates in the environmental analysis and 

documentation process by providing information 

concerning environmental issues for which the county 

has jurisdiction by law or special expertise. Provides 

information on Pinedale RMP EIS project impacts on 

domestic livestock grazing and social and economic 

impacts relating to the county. 

Lincoln County 

Participates in the environmental analysis and 

documentation process by providing information 

concerning environmental issues for which the county 

has jurisdiction by law or special expertise. 

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 

Sublette County Conservation District 

Assists with the conservation of Wyoming’s soil and 

water resources, promotes the control of soil erosion, 

promotes and protects the quality of Wyoming’s waters, 

reduces siltation of stream channels and reservoirs, 

promotes wise use of Wyoming’s water and all other 

natural resources, preserves and enhances wildlife 

habitat, protects the tax base, and promotes the health, 

safety, and general welfare of the citizens of this state 

through a responsible conservation ethic. 

Lincoln Conservation District 

Assists with the conservation of Wyoming’s soil and 

water resources, promotes the control of soil erosion, 

promotes and protects the quality of Wyoming’s waters, 

reduces siltation of stream channels and reservoirs, 

promotes wise use of Wyoming’s water and all other 

natural resources, preserves and enhances wildlife 

habitat, protects the tax base, and promotes the health, 

safety, and general welfare of the citizens of this state 

through a responsible conservation ethic. 

5.1.3 Native American Interests 

BLM maintains ongoing communications with relevant Native American groups. Meetings were 

conducted in early 2004 to continue discussions regarding this RMP. 

5.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public participation in the EIS process includes a variety of efforts to identify and address public concerns 

and needs. The public involvement process assists the agencies in— 
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• Broadening the information base for decisionmaking 

• Informing the public about the RMP EIS and the potential impacts associated with various 

management decisions 

• Ensuring that public needs and viewpoints are understood by the agency. 

5.2.1 Scoping Period 

The public is provided a scoping period to identify potential issues and concerns associated with the RMP 

EIS. Information obtained by BLM during public scoping is integrated with issues identified by the 

agencies to form the scope of the EIS. 

Publication of an NOI on February 25, 2002, announced BLM’s intention to update the Pinedale RMP 

and served as a call for coal and other resource information for the BLM PFO. 

Scoping Notice 

The official 60-day scoping period began when a public scoping notice was prepared and mailed to 

federal, state, and local agencies; interest groups; and members of the general public on January 31, 2003. 

The notice invited the public to participate in the scoping process and requested input in identifying 

resource issues and concerns, management alternatives, and other ideas in determining future land use 

decisions for the Pinedale planning area. The notice also announced the availability of the Management 

Situation Analysis (MSA) on the Pinedale RMP project website. The scoping period ran from February 3, 

2003, through April 7, 2003. The Scoping Notice also included information on the PFO management 

area, background information on the planning process, and preliminary planning issues and planning 

criteria. 

Scoping Meetings 

Public scoping meetings were held in Rock Springs, Pinedale, and Marbleton, Wyoming, on March 3, 10, 

and 11, 2003, respectively. During the three scoping meetings, more than 140 people registered their 

attendance. The meetings were structured in an open house format, with various information tables 

representing issues such as livestock grazing, mineral development, and other resource areas. Public 

comments were collected during the scoping meetings and throughout the scoping period through mail, email, and the project website. 

Comments were categorized by topic areas for analysis purposes. Mineral development and wildlife 

management were the two categories that received the most comments. Almost all comments in these 

categories expressed a desire for preservation of wildlife over continued industrial development. A major 

concern identified in the comments was the potential disruption of migration corridors for big-game herd 

animals and the degradation of environmentally sensitive areas. 

Although fewer in number, comments were also received dealing with rangeland health and livestock 

grazing, recreation and off-highway vehicles (OHV), special designations and management areas, 

wilderness, transportation and access, and cultural and historic resources. A summary of all comments 

was then compiled as the Pinedale RMP Scoping Report, May 2003, which can be viewed at: 

http://www.blm.gov/rmp/wy/pinedale. 

5.2.2 Public Review of the Draft RMP EIS 

BLM published the Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Pinedale Draft RMP EIS for public review and 

comment in the Federal Register on February 16, 2007. This notice initiated the 90-day public comment 

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period. At the request of the public, the comment period was subsequently extended to 120 days, which 

concluded on June 18, 2007. Hard copies and compact discs (CD) of the draft RMP EIS were provided to 

cooperating agencies and tribal representatives and made available to the public. The draft RMP EIS was 

made available through the project website and at information repositories or reading rooms in the BLM 

State Office in Cheyenne and in the PFO and local public libraries. 

Public Meetings and Hearings 

A total of four public meetings/hearings were held in Rock Springs, Jackson, Pinedale, and Marbleton, 

Wyoming on April 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2007, respectively. There were approximately 8 attendees in Rock 

Springs, 17 in Jackson, 73 in Pinedale, and 11 in Marbleton. The first part of these events consisted of an 

open-house style meeting with stations organized around the room, representing various resources and 

planning issues. Attendees visited the stations, asked questions, and had one-on-one conversations with 

BLM staff. All attendees were encouraged to provide written comments. 

The second part of these events consisted of a formal public hearing that provided the public an 

opportunity to comment on the draft RMP EIS. Attendees registered at the door of the meeting/hearing 

facility and indicated whether they would be providing official testimony. All attendees who provided 

testimony were asked to proceed to the microphone and provide their full name, affiliation (if any), and 

comments. All oral comments submitted at the hearings were recorded by a professional court reporter 

and included in the official transcript for the hearings. 

Public Comments 

During the draft RMP EIS public comment period, a total of 99,836 public comment submittals were 

received via e-mail, hard copy, web-based, and oral (public hearings) communication from members of 

the public, governments, governmental agencies, and nongovernmental agencies. Of the total comments 

received, 95,302 were identified as “form letter” type comments. All comments were reviewed and 

evaluated for response as outlined in BLM Manual H-1790-1. Detailed responses to substantive 

comments are provided in Appendix 27, which is included on a CD on the back cover of Volume 2 of the 

hard copy document. 

The number of comments received via each source is as follows: 

• 95,869 e-mail comments 

• 3,882 hard copy and oral comments 

• 85 web-based comments 

5.2.3 Mailing List 

The mailing list for public scoping was developed from the PFO mailing list and added to throughout the 

planning process. Scoping meeting participants were given the option of being added to the mailing list. 

In addition, individuals could go to the project website and add themselves to the mailing list or contact 

BLM and ask to be placed on the list. The PFO mailing list formed the basis for distribution of the final 

EIS for the Pinedale RMP (Section 5.3). 

5.2.4 Newsletters 

Periodic newsletters have been developed to keep the public informed of the Pinedale RMP revision 

planning process. The April 2002 Pinedale RMP EIS planning bulletin provided basic background 

information on the project, including the purpose and need for updating the RMP and issues that the plan 

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may address. The newsletter also extended an invitation to the public to get involved in the process and 

advertised the Pinedale RMP project website. 

The January 2004 Pinedale RMP revision bulletin described the scoping meetings that took place in 

March and presented a brief summary of the main issues brought forward into the EIS process through 

public comment. The bulletin also described the process of working with cooperating agencies, 

alternatives development, and impact analysis, as well as future public involvement opportunities. 

The November 2006 Pinedale RMP revision bulletin described the overall RMP development process and 

development of the alternatives and impact analysis. The bulletin also provided information regarding the 

release of the draft EIS, the public comment period, and public meetings and hearings. 

5.2.5 Website 

The Pinedale RMP project website can be found at http://www.blm.gov/rmp/wy/pinedale. The site serves 

as a virtual repository for documents related to RMP development, including announcements, bulletins, 

and draft and final documents. These documents are maintained in PDF to ensure their availability to the 

widest range of users. 

The website also provided the opportunity for the general public to submit their comments for 

consideration as part of the scoping process and to add themselves to the project mailing list to receive 

periodic newsletters and announcements. 

5.2.6 Future Public Participation 

Public participation efforts will be ongoing throughout the remainder of this EIS process. After BLM 

issues the final EIS, public protest during a 30-day period will occur before the record of decision (ROD) 

is issued. 

5.3 DISTRIBUTION LIST

Tribal Governments 

• Eastern Shoshone Tribal Council 

• Arapaho Business Council 

• The Uintah and Ouray Ute Tribe 

• The Blackfoot Tribe 

• Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. 

Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices 

• Bureau of Indian Affairs—Billings Area Office 

• Bureau of Indian Affairs—Wind River Agency. 

Local Governments (counties, cities, towns) 

• Sublette County, Wyoming 

– Big Piney 

– Bondurant 

– Cora 

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– Marbleton 

– Pinedale 

– Boulder 

– Daniel 

• Lincoln County, Wyoming 

– Afton 

– Alpine 

– Cokeville 

– Diamondville 

– Etna 

– Kemmerer 

– LaBarge 

– Thayne 

• Carbon County, Wyoming 

• Sweetwater County, Wyoming 

• Teton County, Wyoming 

• Lincoln Conservation District 

• Sublette County Conservation District. 

Wyoming State Agencies 

• Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality 

• Wyoming Department of Agriculture 

• Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources 

• Wyoming Department of Transportation 

• Wyoming Office of Information, Planning, and Coordination 

• Wyoming Business Council, Economic and Community Development 

• Wyoming Game and Fish Department 

• Wyoming State Geologic Survey 

• Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments—Office of Federal Land Policy 

• Wyoming State Clearinghouse—Office of Federal Land Policy 

• Wyoming State Engineer’s Office 

• Wyoming State Museum 

• Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office. 

Wyoming State Boards/Commissions 

• Land Quality Advisory Board 

• Wyoming Livestock Board 

• State Mining Council 

• Wyoming Business Council 

• Natural Gas Pipeline Authority 

• Trails Council 

• Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 

• Air Quality Advisory Board 

• Groundwater Advisory Committee 

• Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association 

• Board of Wildlife Commissioners. 

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Congressional Delegations (House and Senate) 

• Senator Mike Enzi 

• Senator Craig Thomas 

• Congresswoman Barbara Cubin. 

DOI (non-BLM) Offices 

• National Park Service 

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

• Bureau of Indian Affairs 

• Office of Surface Mining 

• Minerals Management Service 

• U.S. Geological Survey 

• Bureau of Reclamation 

• Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance. 

Non-DOI Federal Agencies 

• Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters 

• Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 

• Department of Transportation 

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

• Department of Agriculture 

– U.S. Forest Service 

• Army Corps of Engineers 

• Natural Resources Conservation Service 

• Department of Energy. 

Regional Associations 

• Wyoming Association of Municipalities 

• Wyoming Association of County Officials.

5.4 LIST OF PREPARERS

As required by NEPA regulations (40 CFR §1502.17), Table 5-3 lists the people primarily responsible for 

preparing this EIS and presents their qualifications. Booz Allen Hamilton, a contractor selected to prepare 

the EIS as directed by BLM, has, in accordance with 40 CFR §1506.5(c), certified that it does not have 

any financial or other interest in the outcome of decisions to be made pursuant to this EIS. In addition to 

the specific responsibilities listed, many BLM employees contributed substantial time consulting with 

other agency personnel in preparing this EIS. 

Table 5-3. List of Preparers and Contributors 

Name Education Project Role 

Bureau of Land Management 

Rey T. Adame 

AAS, Public Affairs 

BA, Public Relations 

MS, Political Science 

Public Affairs 

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Name Education Project Role 

Roy L. Allen PhD, Economics Coordination and Review of 

Socioeconomics 

Keith J. Andrews BS, Wildlife Biology Wildlife Specialist 

Frank Bain 

BS, Geology 

MS, Geology 

Registered Geologist in Wyoming 

Geology, Paleontology, and Salable and 

Locatable Minerals 

Steve Belinda 

BS, Wildlife and Fisheries 

Science 

MS, Public Administration 

Wildlife Management 

Susan Caplan BS, Meteorology 

MS, Air Resource Management Physical Scientist, Air Quality 

Fred Crockett 

BA, Geology 

MS, Geology 

AAPG Certified Petroleum 

Geologist. 

Oil and Gas Reasonably Foreseeable 

Development (RFD) 

Dennis Doncaster BA, Physical Science 

MS, Natural Resources Water Quality and Watershed 

James M. Glennon BS, Biology 

MS, Botany 

Special Status Plant Species and 

Vegetation Resources 

Dale Hanson BS, Wildlife Management 

MS, Geology Paleontology and Natural History 

John Henderson BS, Wildlife 

MS, Zoology Fisheries Management 

Ken Henke BS, Wildlife Biology Hazardous Materials 

Vicki Herren BS, Wildlife Biology 

MS, Wildlife Biology 

State Fire Ecologist, Fire and Fuels 

Management 

Martin Hudson 

AS, Fish and Wildlife 

BS, Wildland Recreation 

Resource Management 

Recreation Program Lead, Recreation, 

Visual Resources, Wilderness, OHV 

Management, and Wild & Scenic Rivers 

John Huston BS, Forestry Data Coordinator, Geographic 

Information Systems (GIS) 

Steve Kiracofe BS, Agronomy/Soil Science Soils Management 

William Lanning BS, Forestry 

Geophysical Specialist/Coordinator, Oil 

and Gas Leasing and Fluid Minerals 

Development 

Steve Laster 

AAS, Natural Resource 

Technology 

BA, Botany 

Lead Range Specialist, Livestock 

Grazing 

John MacDonald Soils Management 

Gary McNaughton BS, Geology Salable and Locatable Minerals 

Management 

Bob Means 

AS, Forestry 

BA, Middle East Studies 

MS, Range Management 

PhD, Arid Lands Resources 

Sciences 

Forestry, Wildland Fire and Fuels 

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Name Education Project Role 

Joseph Patti Jr. 

AS, Preforestry 

BS, Forest and Range 

Management 

Planning and NEPA Technical/Policy 

Guidance, Coordination Among Field 

Office and Wyoming State Office (WSO) 

Staffs, Contractors, and Cooperating 

Agencies 

Ken Peacock BS, Forest Management 

MS, Water Resources 

Planning and NEPA Technical/Policy 

Guidance, Coordination Among Field 

Office and WSO Staffs, Contractors, and 

Cooperating Agencies 

Jessica Pettee Livestock Grazing 

Kellie Roadifer BS, Fisheries and Wildlife 

Management Project Manager 

Amber Robbins BS, Rangeland Ecology & 

Watershed Management Livestock Grazing 

Karen Rogers BA, Anthropology Data Coordinator, Geographic 

Information Systems (GIS) 

Neil O. Schiche 

BS, Wildlife Biology 

Post-Bachelors, Forest 

Economics and Finance. 

Forestry 

Summer Schulz BS, Range and Watershed 

MS, Agronomy/Weed Science Livestock Grazing 

Lisa M. Solberg MS, Biology Wildlife Biologist, Threatened and 

Endangered (T&E) Specialist 

Dean Stilwell 

BS, Geology 

MS, Geology 

Wyoming Certified Geologist 

Geologist, Oil and Gas RFD 

David Vlcek BA, Anthropology Archeology Specialist, Cultural 

Resources and Native American Issues 

Bill Wadsworth BS, Biology Realty Specialist, Lands and Realty, 

Transportation and Access 

Catharine Woodfield BS, Geology 

MS, Geology Geology, Salable and Locatable Minerals 

John Zachariassen Air Quality 

Booz Allen Hamilton 

Erik Anderson BS, Civil and Environmental 

Engineering 

Resource Specialist—Minerals 

Management, Water Quality and 

Watershed, Soils 

Quincy Bahr 

AS, Humanities, Arts and Social 

Sciences 

BS, Natural Resources 

Management & Planning. 

Deputy Project Manager 

Resource Specialist—Wild Horse 

Management, Paleontology 

Kim Bibbs 

BS, Business Information 

Technology (Global 

Concentration) 

Public Participation, Website Specialist 

Holly Bender 

BA, Economics and Political 

Science 

MS, Mineral Economics 

PhD, Mineral Economics 

Resource Specialist—Socioeconomics 

D. Dean Bibles BS, Range Science 

Senior Advisor, Senior Public Lands 

Specialist, Quality Assurance/Quality 

Control, Team Coordination 
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Name Education Project Role 

Linda Billard BA, Political Science Editor 

Margo Goldman BA, English Senior Editor 

Bryan Klyse 

BA, Social Science 

(Environment) 

MESM, Environmental Science 

and Management 

Project Manager 

Bill Lamb BS, Rangeland Management 

Public Lands Advisor, Quality 

Assurance/Quality Control, Team 

Coordination 

Pamela Middleton 

BA, Biology (Botany Emphasis) 

Minor in Environmental Studies 

and Planning 

MAS, Environmental Policy and 

Management 

NEPA Analyst, Technical Reviewer, 

Administrative Record 

Resource Specialist—Wildlife and 

Fisheries 

Louise Price BA, English Editor 

Carolyn Quinn BS, Secondary Education, 

English Editor 

Warner Reeser 

BA, Mathematics 

MS, Atmospheric Science 

PhD, Earth Resources 

Resource Specialist—Air Quality 

Mike Sumner BS, Recreation Resource 

Management 

NEPA Analyst, Technical Reviewer, 

Document Coordination 

Kate Watkins BA, Economics & International 

Studies Resource Specialist—Socioeconomics 

Kyle Williams BS, Geology GIS Analyst 

Caitlin Willoughby 

BA, Geology (Environmental 

Science Minor) 

MLS, Library and Informational 

Science 

GIS Analyst