During that time, the following mission statement was developed To idenfify and resolve or mifigafe issues affec ting natural resource health and sustainability through communica tion, educa tion, and cooperative efforts while maintaining economic viability in the CRM area. The Back Country Horseman, Cody Shooting Complex, Trout Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, Cody Archery Club, and other special interests. In an area with relatively low precipitation9 managing land for livestock while supporting large elk populations is an economic challenge. Dealing with wolf and grizzly bear populations further complicates management. There is no easy solution to the challenges listed above.
Education is another valuable tool used in solving problems.
CRM in the classroom have been and will be used to get the general public up to speed on challenges facing land managers along the Wapiti Ridge. Some of these plans include continued coordination for above mentioned projects, further development of the educational component, grants for individual ranches funded from within the CRM, and access for disabled individuals on one or more ranches. Educational Opportunities Education is perhaps the most long ranging tool available for the successful management of Wyoming s wide open spaces for the students of today are the decision makers of tomorrow. Last year, however, the first annual Sportsman Forum was held with great success. One grant involves college and high school students while the other focuses on high school students.