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Senate committee rejects bill to make High Plains Research Station and Arboretum a state historic site
Summary
The committee defeated Senate File 192, which would have designated the High Plains Research Station and Arboretum a state historic site and provided startup funding via the tourism reserve account; proponents touted the site’s historic and agricultural value, while State Parks flagged staffing needs and some senators cited budget concerns.
The Agriculture, State & Public Lands & Water Resources Committee voted to reject Senate File 192 as amended, a proposal to designate the High Plains Research Station and Arboretum as a state historic site and to provide startup funding to restore historic buildings and reestablish nursery/greenhouse operations.
Representative Nicholas and Senator Pappas introduced the bill and described the arboretum’s history: the site was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the early 20th century to identify and propagate trees, shrubs and plant varieties suited to the High Plains; its stock and research supported shelterbelts and local horticulture across Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain West. Supporters described surviving historic trees, stone terraces and DuBois‑designed buildings and told the committee the site still supports agricultural research and rangeland science.
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