Other Programs

Laramie Beautification Committee

LRCD is a charter member of the Laramie Beautification Committee, which was created 5 years ago by a consortium of business leaders and local agencies. LRCD uses it’s regular cost share program to support and promote improvements in visual quality of life in Laramie and throughout Albany County. LRCD co-sponsored the Beautification Committee’s annual beautification awards and continues to cost share on high profile landscaping/beautification projects, as well as xeriscape projects that conserve

Last Modified on January 30, 2012

As part of our mission to protect and enhance the County’s tax base and promote the general welfare of its citizens, we are engaged in programs that make the area more appealing to both residents and perspective residents and business owners.

water as well as improving the appearance of our community.

We believe a more attractive community not only improves the quality of life for our residents, but also makes the community more attractive for potential businesses and employers looking at Laramie for possible relocation.

The group has been responsible for major tree plantings and landscaping along three of Laramie’s most visible entry corridors. Ongoing projects include: city cleanup in the spring, county cleanup in the summer, community service day in the fall, and the annual beautification awards.  LRCD participates both financially and with staff volunteer help in all of these highly visible endeavors.

 

Laramie Chamber of Commerce

LRCD is an active member of the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce and supports such programs as the Agriculture Appreciation Night.

 

Laramie Farmer Market

Since its inception in 2004, LRCD has participated in the Laramie Farmer’s  market by providing information to citizens with natural resource concerns.  The Farmer’s Market is a fantastic asset to Laramie’s downtown image, economy, and social scene, as well as a great way for LRCD to have a public presence.  This year we gave away six cases of bug spray, and promoted our well testing program.

 

Wyoming State Science Fair

LRCD continued to offer four monetary awards for best general conservation project, at the school district‘s annual science fair. Tony Hoch, Director, served as a judge for the Wyoming State Science Fair at the University of Wyoming. This year‘s winners were: Samuel Rovani - Snowy Range Academy, Maggie Hudlow - Pinedale High School, Jessica Hunt - Greybull High School, Emily Sikorski - Pinedale High School, and Anna Johnson - Big Piney Middle School. All received $100 from us for the “best conservation projects.”

 

Check out page 18 of the Annual Report for a complete list of Community Programs the Laramie River Conservation District participates in. You can click here to download the Annual Report.