Johnson County Weed and Pest invites the public to join them in two events coming up in the spring of 2026. The Weed Bounty Program launches on May 13th, featuring cash prizes! The 8th Annual…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (April 14, 2026) – Following the devastating fire season of 2024, invasive annual grass (IAG) control became a priority throughout Wyoming to protect what grazing and wildlife forage remained, and to help native species…
In 2012, the Johnson County Natural Habitat Restoration Team was established. This multi-disciplinary team of natural resource experts was assembled to address issues such as invasive annual grasses, fire prevention and restoration, habitat renewal, and…
Weed & Pest Districts, funded by property tax dollars, are the first line of defense in protecting agricultural producers, landowners, and the economy from devastating loss. A common misconception about Weed and Pest Districts is that…
JACKSON, WYO. (November 17, 2025) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) hosted their 81st annual Conference in Jackson last month, bringing together members of all 23 weed and pest districts across Wyoming. This year’s…
CHEYENNE, WYO. (July 15, 2025) – For many people both locally and nationally, summertime in Wyoming means exploring the state’s national parks, saddling up for long horse rides, and enjoying all of the breath-taking nature the…
CHEYENNE, WYO. (May 29, 2025) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has launched the WYLD Watch program as part of its ongoing efforts to identify, contain, and eradicate invasive plant species that threaten the…
CHEYENNE, WYO. (February 18, 2025) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC), along with the University of Wyoming, has helped to create and publish a report on the potential economic impact of invasive weeds…
PINEDALE, WYO. (April 28, 2025) – In years past, the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council has relied on their staff to spray and protect areas of the state that have seen, or are susceptible to, non-native…
CHEYENNE, WYO. (November 19, 2024) – On October 31, 2024, the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) voted and approved to add downy brome, better known as cheatgrass, to the state’s Designated Noxious Weed List.…
In summer 2023, a new noxious weed was identified in two locations in the Big Horn Basin. One in a Washakie County sugar beet field, and another under a bird feeder at the Park County…
CHEYENNE, WY (August 22, 2024) - Summer is in full swing here in Wyoming and seasonal heat has brought its share of problems. Data from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) as early as…