Seedskadee and Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuges

09/22/2026

FYI, county road 7 is out on the south end of the refuge making access difficult for the south east portion of Seedskadee.

Sweetwater County would like to warn drivers of ever changing conditions on our county roads. This morning we were made aware that County Road #7 (Old Stauffer Road), was partially washed out, approximately 1 ½ miles north of Sisecam, by the storm cell that moved through northern Sweetwater County early last night. The section of CR #7 from the intersection of County Road #6 OCI Entrance Road to County Road #4 Big Island Road will remain closed until further notice.

Other roads may have been damaged that haven’t been identified yet. We caution those out hunting and exploring our wide open spaces to be aware of these changing road conditions and if a hazard does exist, please call the SWCO Road and Bridge Office at 307-922-5415 or the Public Works Department at 307-872-3920.

Stay safe Sweetwater County!

09/16/2026

From the Bureau of Reclamation regarding flows in the Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir:

Greetings,
On Thursday, September 17, the scheduled daily releases from Fontenelle Dam will increase to 950 cfs in support of a study spearheaded by the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office to better understand transit losses and help inform water accounting.
On Saturday, September 19, Fontenelle Dam releases will return to 700 cfs.

Releases shall be maintained at a daily average of 700 cfs until a new notification is issued.

Thank you,

Upper Colorado River Operations Group
Bureau of Reclamation- Interior Region 7

09/02/2026

Sounds of fall at Cokeville Meadows.

09/02/2026

Now Hiring!

The announcement for a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08 at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge is live on USA Jobs through Sept 15th.

Pay for the position will be between $26.46 - $30.91 per hour and applications accepted until 09/15/2026. Please be aware it may take 4-6 weeks for HR to classify and rank candidates before we receive a list of qualified applicants who applied. We will then contact individuals for interviews and follow up.

Additional information and to apply, go to USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/883002900

Job Announcement Number
CBYM-26-13046638-DE-PNB
Control Number
883002900
USAJOBS URL
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/883002900

Please contact Ross Flagen 307-396-6059 [email protected] or Katie Theule 307-413-8157 with any questions regarding the position.

Thanks for helping us get the word out!

07/16/2026

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/game-and-fish-asks-anglers-protect-green-river-trout-during-summer-heat

Voluntary Fishing Closure

Voluntary fishing restrictions are in effect on the Green River through Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge when water temperatures reach 70°F or higher. During these periods, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department requests that anglers stop catch-and-release fishing from noon until sunrise to reduce stress on trout.

Warm water contains less dissolved oxygen, making it more difficult for trout to recover after being caught. The combination of elevated water temperatures and the stress of catch-and-release fishing can significantly increase the likelihood of mortality, even when fish are released.

Feel free to contact the Refuge office or the WGFD 307-777-4600 with questions.

Thank you for your cooperation to help protect our fishery!

06/04/2026

Bumblebee ID training opportunity - Wednesday, June 10th at 10am at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge - open to the public. Come join us and Xerces Society next week on Wednesday!

06/03/2026

Our local Kids' Fishing Day is Scheduled:

Rock Springs

June 13

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

@ Paul J. Wataha Pond

Sponsored by Seedskadee Chapter #533 of Trout Unlimited

CHEYENNE — Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license for a day — for free. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day on June 6. Each year, Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing W...

04/28/2026

Our partners at the Xerces Society are hiring a summer technician job - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4115583

04/28/2026

River flows below Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon dams will begin changing April 23 as drought response operations start in the Colorado River Basin.

Under the 2026 Drought Response Operations Plan, up to 660,000 acre-feet to 1 million acre-feet of water will be released from Flaming Gorge to Lake Powell through April 2027. To move that water downstream, flows on the Green River will increase. Releases are expected to average about 2,000 cfs through April 30, 2026, and may rise to roughly 4,600 cfs after that.

At the same time, Lake Powell will reduce releases by 1.48 MAF (from 7.48 MAF down to 6.0 MAF) to Lake Mead, resulting in lower flows below Glen Canyon Dam. Those releases are expected to average about 7,000 cfs, with daily fluctuations between 6,000 and 8,000 cfs.

We will continue to share updates as operations move forward. Please note, flows are highly dynamic and may keep changing as real-time operations adjust.

More information on river flows will be provided soon. For more details, visit: https://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/news-release/5326

04/25/2026

Wyoming Native Plant Society Announces Winners of Poster Contest Celebrating Wyoming Native Plant Month

Laramie, WY - April 23, 2026 - The Wyoming Native Plant Society is excited to announce the winners of their 3rd annual poster contest celebrating Wyoming Native Plant Month. The contest, open to all Wyoming 6th-8th graders, invited students to create a poster around the theme: "Native Plants Benefit People", highlighting the many essential roles that plants play in human lives. To view the winning posters, please visit the Wyoming Native Plant Society website at http://www.wynps.org/events/.

After reviewing many beautiful and creative submissions from students across the state, these three winners have been selected:

- Isadora Clark (8th grade) from Pinedale Middle School, and her teacher, Kandase Youtz
- Naomi Vreeman (7th grade) from Casper Christian School, and her teacher, Jody Scott
- Laney Hugo (6th grade) from Stocktrail Elementary, and her teacher, Amanda Bailey

Each winning student, along with their respective teacher, will receive $250 and the winning posters will be displayed across Wyoming public libraries from June through November.

Honorable Mentions were also awarded to four other students, reflecting the high level of creativity and engagement in this year’s contest. These students, who will receive certificates, are:

-Tylie Maughan (7th grade) from Hanna Elementary School and her teacher, Kaitlyn Larson
-Kenzie Blair (8th grade) from Greybull Middle School, and her teacher, Michelle Stebner
-Indiana Moon (8th grade) from Douglas Middle School, and her teacher Emily Jensen, and
-Chloe Shadden (8th grade) from Douglas Middle School, and her teacher Emily Jensen

The Wyoming Native Plant Society thanks all participants for contributing their talent to highlight the importance of native plants to ecosystems and people.

Image credit: by Isadora Clark from Pinedale Middle School, 🥇