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BLM and partners work to control cheatgrass across Wind River/Bighorn Basin District

Wyoming
Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO
Worland FO
Cody FO
Lander FO
Media Contact
Sarah Beckwith

Worland, Wyo. — With a shared commitment to manage for healthy rangelands and reduce wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management continues to partner with Bighorn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie county weed and pest districts to aerially spray cheatgrass from now through mid-September in the following locations:  

Bighorn County 

  • North of Hyattville in Sheep Springs area along the Alkali Creek Road
  • North of Shell in Davis Draw/Bear Creek area
  • East of Lovell in Cottonwood Creek, on and around Little Mountain and near Natural Trap Cave

Fremont County 

  • Government Draw
  • The Bus
  • East Fork Road near Dubois
  • Copper Mountain 

Hot Springs County: Northwest of Thermopolis on the north side of Cottonwood Creek 

Park County: North of Meeteetse in Meeteetse Creek, Meeteetse Rim and Oregon Basin areas 

Washakie County: South of Ten Sleep between Spring Creek and Otter Creek 

These projects target areas of cheatgrass infestation on State, BLM-managed lands and partnering private landowners. Cheatgrass reduction will reduce wildfire risk, enhance wildlife habitat and improve recreational experiences.  

Treatments will involve spraying the herbicides imazapic or indaziflam from a helicopter. Actual spray dates will depend on weather conditions. Areas will remain open but please use caution to avoid spraying operations. Areas are safe to re-enter once sprays have dried. 

For more information, please contact BLM Assistant Fire Management Officer Rance Neighbors at (307) 347-5148, or your local weed and pest district office—Big Horn County: (307) 765-2855, Fremont County: (307) 332-1052, Hot Springs County: (307) 864-2278, Park County: (307) 754-4521, and Washakie County: (307) 347-8582.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.