State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission to meet Feb. 2

A meeting of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will convene Tuesday, February 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., via Google Hangouts.

 

Those wishing to listen in can do so by calling:

Phone Numbers (US)+1 402-356-1229

PIN: 271 396 137#

 

During the meeting, the Commission will receive updates on the department’s COVID-19 response and a general budget report. The commission will also act on a Trust in Agency Funds request and Land and Water Conservation Fund applications. A Wyoming State Museum accession/deaccession report will also be heard.

The Commission has advisory responsibility for the agency which involves the planning, acquisition, development and management of all state parks, the State Trails Program, State Recreation Areas, State Historic Sites and Archaeology sites and Outdoor Recreation Office.

The Commission also advises the Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Arts Council, the official State Records Center and Archives, the Office of the State Archaeologist, historical research activities, the State Historic Preservation Office and the Cultural Trust Fund.

Members of the Commission are: President Julie Greer, Sheridan; Vice President Robert Tyrrell, DDS, Star Valley Ranch; Aaron Bannon, Lander; Wayne Deahl, Torrington; Kathy Lenz, Sundance; Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, Rock Springs; Chuck Engebretsen, Lost Springs; Don Schmalz, Cody; and Sue Peters, Riverton.