Northeastern Wyoming Resource, Conservation & Development Area

NORTHEAST WYOMING RC&D PLANNING ELEMENTS

Vision:

“Partnerships for balanced natural resources conservation and development.”

Mission:

"Making Northeastern Wyoming a better place to live.”
 

Recent Projects and Reports
Updated November 2008
 

Forest Operators Workshop

In April 2008 the RC&D partnered with the Wyoming State Forestry Division to sponsor a workshop on the feasibility of harvesting forest biomass in Wyoming.

Operators Workshop.pdf

 

E85 Now Available in Northeastern Wyoming!

The RC&D has completed its business analysis of the Northeastern Wyoming ethanol fuels market.  One result of the project is that the Sheridan Farmers Cooperative has begun selling E85 ethanol.

Ethanol Business Model.pdf
 
Camelina Field Trials

The RC&D has been working with the UW Cooperative Extension Service to conduct field trials on Camelina sativa, a promising dryland oilseed. This work is leading toward local biodiesel production and production of high protein livestock feed.

 

Biodiesel

RC&D is assisting with the development of a commercial biodiesel plant in Sheridan in 2009 at the Farmer’s Cooperative. Local crops will be grown to supply the plant including, canola, camelina, safflower and sunflower. For more information on growing oilseeds in conjunction with livestock production see the following report.

Biodiesel-Livestock Feed.pdf

http://www.biodiesel.org/
 

Old Stoney

RC&D is assisting the Crook County Museum District with strategic planning on the renovation of the Old Stoney schoolhouse in Sundance. The building is set to house the museum, community space and businesses.

http://www.crookcountymuseum.com/