FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Tesoro, 307-679-2507, mark.tesoro@wyo.
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Board to Meet in May
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – April 30th, 2025 – The Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) board will meet on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in Newcastle from 8:30 a.m. to Noon (MDT) at the Newcastle Lodge & Convention Center, located at 22918 US Highway 85, Newcastle, WY 82701.
The ORTTF will support outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Wyoming through funds generated from the statewide lodging tax.
The nine-member board was appointed by Governor Mark Gordon and confirmed by the Wyoming Senate. Its members reflect a broad spectrum of outdoor recreation perspectives, interests, and experiences statewide.
The board will oversee the ORTTF and award competitive grants from the fund for outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across the state starting in July 2026. This year, board members and staff will focus on developing rules, processes, and procedures. The board hopes to accept applications beginning in January 2026.
Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. An online attendance option will be available for virtual attendees; however, the ORTTF board will benefit from in-person attendance. A designated time will be provided for public comment.
To join the meeting virtually, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 13th, 2025, in Casper, WY.
For more information about the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation and future funding opportunities, please visit wyorec.com.
Contact: Mark Tesoro, 307-679-2507, mark.tesoro@wyo.
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Board to Meet in May
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – April 30th, 2025 – The Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) board will meet on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in Newcastle from 8:30 a.m. to Noon (MDT) at the Newcastle Lodge & Convention Center, located at 22918 US Highway 85, Newcastle, WY 82701.
The ORTTF will support outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Wyoming through funds generated from the statewide lodging tax.
The nine-member board was appointed by Governor Mark Gordon and confirmed by the Wyoming Senate. Its members reflect a broad spectrum of outdoor recreation perspectives, interests, and experiences statewide.
The board will oversee the ORTTF and award competitive grants from the fund for outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across the state starting in July 2026. This year, board members and staff will focus on developing rules, processes, and procedures. The board hopes to accept applications beginning in January 2026.
Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. An online attendance option will be available for virtual attendees; however, the ORTTF board will benefit from in-person attendance. A designated time will be provided for public comment.
To join the meeting virtually, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 13th, 2025, in Casper, WY.
For more information about the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation and future funding opportunities, please visit wyorec.com.