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Item Challenges and Issues in Wyoming Search & Rescue(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2025-07-31)Challenges and issues in Wyoming search & rescue, Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute capstone project. Pamphlet including search and rescue organizations, donations, residency, missions, and other issues these teams face, quotes from rescued individuals on the importance of these teams, and graphics of related statistics and figures.Item Roger Canyon Multi-Use Recreation Area Assessment and Recommendations 2025 Executive Summary(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2025-07-31)This project aims to develop a comprehensive management plan for Roger Canyon, a BLM-managed, multi-use recreation area 9 miles north of Laramie, Wyoming. The primary goals are to address environmental impacts, reduce recreational conflicts, and enhance user experience. Our findings highlight management challenges, including illegal dumping, lack of clear parking areas, lack of public awareness, and unsafe zoning conflicts between recreational activities. Recommendations included developing recreational shooting infrastructure and designating specific zones for climbing, shooting, and OHV use. We have also outlined potential public engagement campaigns that will focus on responsible recreation and trash management. Collaborative efforts with local organizations and stakeholders will ensure broad support and effective implementation. With these recommendations, Roger Canyon can become a model for multi-use recreation areas, balancing the needs of different user groups and protecting the natural environment.Item Bighorn Basin Tourism Readiness Assessment(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2025-07-31)This capstone project, conducted by students from the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, evaluates the tourism readiness of the Bighorn Basin in north-central Wyoming in anticipation of the expansion of the Great American Rail-Trail. The study supports the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s initiative to extend the national trail system through the region, particularly between Thermopolis and Cody, Wyoming. Through site visits, digital audits, and community engagement, the team assessed six towns using the "5 A’s" framework: Attractions, Accessibility, Amenities, Accommodations, and Activities. Each community was analyzed for its current tourism infrastructure, strengths, and gaps. Site visits revealed significant assets like Hot Springs State Park, Shell Falls, and the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. However, the assessment also noted underutilized features, a lack of trail connectivity, and limited tourism promotion. Overall, this report provides actionable insights and recommendations to help Bighorn Basin communities prepare for and benefit from increased tourism linked to the Great American Rail-Trail expansion. It emphasizes sustainable growth, economic opportunity, and enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors alike.Item Improving Economic Impact from OHV Users in Southwest Wyoming: Final Report(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2025-05-13)The project, Improving Economic Impact from OHV Users in Southwest Wyoming, aims to enhance the economic and community benefits of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation by developing and promoting the Southwest Wyoming Off-Road Trails (SWOT) system. SWOT connects communities across Uinta, Sweetwater, and Lincoln counties with an expanding network of motorized trails that utilize existing roads and infrastructure. With objectives focused on trail connectivity, economic development, community engagement, and sustainable recreation, the project seeks to drive tourism, increase local spending, and promote responsible outdoor use. While the initiative holds great promise for boosting tourism revenue, creating jobs, and supporting business growth, it also faces marketing, maintenance, safety, and data collection 3 challenges. To address these, the team recommends adding QR code-enabled trail maps, partnering with platforms like OnX Off-Road, offering discounts, improving signage and parking, and enhancing public outreach. Ultimately, this project aspires to position Southwest Wyoming as a premier OHV destination, delivering long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits to the region.Item Trout Mortality: In Relation to Angling in Warm Water Temperatures(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2025-07-31)The Upper North Platte Watershed, fed by snowpack from the Never Summer, Zirkel, Sierra Madre, and Front Range Mountains, experiences significant seasonal fluctuations in water flow. River levels drop from around 3,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) in early June to nearly 100 CFS by late August, leading to increased water temperatures. Since trout thrive in water temperatures between 40-64°F, exceeding this range causes significant stress, reduced oxygen levels, and higher mortality rates, particularly when combined with angling pressure and declining insect abundance. By bringing together conservation groups, government agencies, and the outdoor recreation industry, we aim to develop strategies such as habitat restoration, improved water management, and policy recommendations to promote trout resilience and ensure the long-term viability of the ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. We aim to educate anglers and the public on the dangers to trout health when fishing in high water temperatures and understand anglers' likelihood of adopting various measures to reduce fish mortality from increased river temperatures.
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