Rmcesu sage-grouse connectivity in wyoming

The University of Wyoming received a $263,511.73 Cooperative Agreement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Wildlife Resource Management program (CFDA 15.247), awarded September 15, 2025, with completion anticipated by September 14, 2028. The award funds the RMCESU Sage-Grouse Connectivity in Wyoming project, which addresses greater sage-grouse habitat management and species connectivity on BLM-administered public lands in Wyoming. The project will deliver wildlife habitat assessment, restoration planning, and population monitoring activities to support the BLM's statutory responsibilities for wildlife management and conservation on public lands.

The University of Wyoming is partnering with the University of Waterloo's Office of Research (sub-award dated May 12, 2026) to provide specialized research and analytical support for the connectivity assessment component of the project. The collaborative effort will generate scientific data, habitat connectivity analysis, and technical recommendations to inform BLM management decisions regarding sage-grouse conservation priorities in Wyoming, consistent with the broader Wildlife Resource Management program's focus on habitat protection, maintenance, and species monitoring across western public lands.