Wyoming Energy Development Wildlife Compensation Bill

proposed

State Sen. Larry Hicks is proposing a bill that would require companies involved in large wind, solar, minerals, or other energy projects in Wyoming to provide off-site compensation for wildlife displaced by these projects when on-site mitigation is not possible. The bill aims to compensate residents for loss of wildlife or habitat by funding conservation projects elsewhere in Wyoming. The proposal was presented to the Wyoming Legislature’s Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources committee during an interim meeting in Dubois.