AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNon-Motorized Trails Funding: Wyoming’s State Trails Program is taking applications for a one-time $800,000 Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program, backing shovel-ready natural-surface trail projects plus trailheads, kiosks, and restrooms. Outdoor Recreation Grants: The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust approved $1.9M for trail building and campground fixes, including a major $300,000 award for Lovell’s Cottonwood Canyon non-motorized trail plan. Fire Safety for Campers: Black Hills National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions starting July 27 (through Dec. 27 unless lifted), banning most fires and smoking outside vehicles/buildings. Health Alert for Travelers: Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across the Mountain West; Wyoming reports 5 confirmed cases (plus 1 under investigation), with officials linking many illnesses to out-of-state travel and contaminated produce. Big Boy on the Rails: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 continues its 250th-anniversary tour, with Wyoming’s stop set for July 29 in Cheyenne. Wildfire Readiness: The national Wildfire Preparedness Level hit 5 out of 5, signaling heavy resource commitments nationwide.
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