Prairie to Peak: Thank you for attending!

PRESERVING THE PAST, PROTECTING THE FUTURE

Thank you for joining us as we celebrated our milestone anniversary, 80 Years of Wyoming Conservation! It was great to see you there!

POSTER & PHOTO WINNERS

See the winners of the poster and photo content at this year’s convention.

PHOTOS

Browse photos from the convention capturing memorable moments, connections, and highlights.

AWARD WINNERS

See which awards were presented at this year’s convention and the recipients who were recognized.

2025 Wrap-Up

Download the Convention wrap-up to review key highlights, sessions, and outcomes from this year’s event.

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Convention Photos!

Take a look at the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts’ 80th Annual Convention photos.

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Breakout Session Speakers

Learn more about the breakout session speakers from the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts’ 80th Annual Convention, who shared fresh ideas and practical tools to support conservation efforts across the state.


Jennifer Thompson
Extension Horticulture Specialist
UW Department of Plant Sciences

Presentation: Native Plants for Landscapes


Shari Meeks
Project Manager
Ricketts Conservation Foundation

Presentation: Pioneering Conservation in the 21st Century


Conner Nicklas
Attorney
Falen Law Offices, LLC

Presentation: Times Are Changing: An Update on Federal Law and Policy


Abby Perry
Small Acreage State Specialist
UW Extension - Small Acreage

Presentation: Living with Urban Deer


Ron Steg
TMDL, Assessment, and Nonpoint Source Program Lead
WY Dept. of Environment Quality

Presentation: WDEQ Update - Assessment, TMDL, and Nonpoint Source Programs


Christine Emminger
Senior Budget Analyst
Grants Management Office
Diana Cabriales
Senior Budget Analyst
Grants Management Office
Presentation: Logic Models: Building Stronger Projects


Micah Most
Extension Educator
UW Extension Small Acreage

Presentation: Double Duty: The Case for Multispecies Grazing Systems


Hannah Rodgers
Research Scientist
Callie Surber
Extension Educator

University of Wyoming Dep. of Agricultural & Applied Economics

Presentation: Climate & Agriculture in Wyoming: Rancher perceptions, soil health, and adaptation a soil health workshop or other soil health measurement resources, climate and drought monitoring resources, and rancher experiences & responses to social & ecological change in the Wind River Basin


Dale Heggem
Convergence of Regulation and Conservation
WDA

Presentation: Pesticide Requirements


Dale Heggem
Convergence of Regulation and Conservation
WDA

Presentation: Technical Service Update


Lindsay Patterson
Emerging Contaminants Coordinator
WY Dept. of Environment Quality

Presentation: PFAS in Wyoming


Kacy Atkinson
Cattle Rancher, Speaker, Travel Addict
10 Miles Past Nowhere

Presentation: Social Media 101


Kacy Atkinson
Cattle Rancher, Speaker, Travel Addict
10 Miles Past Nowhere

Presentation: Estate Planning: So a Tragedy Doesn't Become a Catastrophe


Dru Bower Palmer
Natural Resource Policy Consultant
DRU Consulting

Presentation: How to be a more effective cooperating agency in the federal land planning process


Brittany Stewart
Employee Benefits Advisor
HUB International

Presentation: Employee Benefits 101


Bob Budd
Executive Director
Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust

Presentation: Facing the Funding Challenges of the Next Decade

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Convention Awards

Darrell Walker Outstanding Supervisor of the Year

This award recognizes one of the 170 elected Conservation District Supervisors from across the state that has been exceptional in their service as a conservation district official as well as their other community service and civic involvement. This award is named in honor of Sublette County Conservation District Supervisor Darrell Walker, Wyoming’s longest serving District Supervisor currently serving in his 48th year.

Outstanding District Employee of the Year

This award recognizes a conservation district employee that has gone above and beyond their position requirements as well as their community and civic involvement. If an employee is nominated by an individual outside of the district, consultation and concurrence of the nominee should be sought from the employing district board. An employee must be employed by a district at the time of nomination.

Outstanding Technician

Any individual who is active in the field of natural resource conservation and that provides technical assistance on natural resource stewardship is eligible. This individual can be an employee of a district (as long as the position held is technical in nature) it can be an agency employee i.e. NRCS, BLM, Forest Service, etc. It can also be a private individual, etc.

Outstanding Conservationist

This award recognizes individuals that have demonstrated outstanding service to the field of natural resource conservation. This award typically recognizes professional level conservationists. Specifically, individuals such as district conservationists, range conservationist, etc. are typically nominated.

Outstanding Cooperator

This award recognizes landowners and stewards who exemplify conservation of Wyoming’s working lands. Eligible nominees should be non-governmental employees and should exhibit exceptional contributions to conservation efforts. Consideration is given to on-the-ground conservation practices implemented, leadership in the field of conservation, as well as community and civic involvement.

Outstanding Small Acreage Cooperator

This award recognizes individuals who own and manage a small acreage between 5 and 100 acres and show persistence and dedication to long term conservation of natural resources, demonstration of commitment to resource conservation including, grazing lands, wildlife habitat, weed control, water quality, etc. and be an active member of their local community.

Outstanding News Reporter

This award recognizes individual(s), entities, publications, etc. that are the most active and influential in the writing and presentation of conservation news to the public. This award is based on examples provided by nominee of press coverage of conservation district events and projects and general coverage of natural resource issues.

Outstanding Elected Official

This award recognizes elected officials who have made extraordinary efforts to assist in promoting/representing Conservation Districts and their programs. Any elected official such as county commissioners, mayors, town council members, legislators, congressional members, etc. are eligible to receive this award. Individuals are considered based on specific examples of support and effort of natural resource and conservation district efforts provided by the nominator.

Teacher of the Year

This award recognizes any educator of a public or private school system that takes extraordinary steps to ensure that balanced natural resource conservation education is delivered in the classroom. Nominees are considered based on specific examples of educational events and activities provided by the nominator.