Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission to meet Feb. 3-4

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A meeting of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission will meet February 3-4, in the Multi-Purpose Classroom, Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne. The meetings will convene at 8 a.m. both days.

During the meeting, the Commission will receive Budget, ARPA Fund and Legislative updates.

The Commission will also approve Land and Water Conservation Fund updates, act on Concession and Revenue Modification requests and hear a Sales and Lodging Tax report.

Tours of the State Museum and State Archives facilities is also planned.

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 Robert Tyrrell, DDS, Star Valley Ranch; Vice-President Wayne Deahl, Torrington; Julie Greer, Sheridan; Aaron Bannon, Lander; Kathy Lenz, Sundance; Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, Rock Springs; Don Schmalz, Cody; and Sue Peters, Riverton.