History

On December 29, 1945, the Laramie Rivers Conservation District was organized in accordance with Wyoming State Statues.  Four additional areas of Albany County were added to the district between 1948 and 1954.  The district did not conform to Albany County boundaries until a fifth addition was made in April 1984.

LRCD encompasses an area of 4,305 square miles, or  2,755,136 acres.  Within the district, 1,820,093 acres (66.1% of the area) are privately owned; 684,911 acres are federal lands (24.8%); and 250,133 acres are state, county, city, and school owned (9.1%)  (source: 2006 Equality State Almanac). There are approximately 320 operating agricultural units in Albany County, with an average size of 7450 acres, although ranches of more than 10,000 acres are common.

The high altitude and short growing season of Albany County are best suited to range grass, native hay, and livestock production.  Approximately 95,000 acres of meadow are irrigated, primarily by flood irrigation.

 

The district is responsible for directing conservation programs in Albany County.  To promote sustainable use of natural resources in both rural and urban communities, the District Board of Supervisors oversee technical assistance provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).  Additionally, the Board works cooperatively with local input to promote federal, state, and local programs.

 

District Board

The Laramie Rivers Conservation District has been represented by an impressive list of dedicated board members over the past 61 years.  The Board of Supervisors consists of five members who are elected in the general election and serve four-year terms.  Because these are voluntary positions, Supervisors receive no compensation for their services.  Board meetings are held monthly at the district office in Laramie, and are open to the public. 

 

The Laramie Rivers Conservation District offers all programs and services on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital and familial status