(Fremont County, WY) — With a shared commitment to manage 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. The following locations in Fremont County will be treated.
Fremont County
- Government Draw
- The Bus
- East Fork Road near Dubois
- Copper Mountain
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. Once the sprays have dried, areas are safe to re-enter.
For more information, please contact BLM Assistant Fire Management Officer Rance Neighbors at (307) 347-5148, or Fremont County Weed and Pest at (307) 332-1052.