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Sheridan Community Land Trust reports trail openings, conservation easements and livestock‑collar pilot
Summary
The Sheridan Community Land Trust told commissioners it opened three Red Creek Trail segments, is pursuing eight conservation easements, is piloting virtual livestock collars ($50 each, collars last ~3 years; towers about $4,500), and plans to move historic streetcar No. 115 to Big Goose Natural Area.
The Sheridan Community Land Trust deputy director updated commissioners on a range of conservation and community projects completed or underway this summer. The trust opened three segments of the Red Creek Trail and is working on eight conservation easements that align with the county comprehensive plan. The deputy director said the trust is exploring local funding to support conservation development.
The trust is piloting a wildlife‑friendly livestock‑management technology that uses virtual collars (about $50 per collar, with collars lasting roughly three years) paired with small towers (estimated at about $4,500) to manipulate livestock movement, protect riparian areas and reduce fence‑maintenance costs. The pilot will enroll three producers covering approximately 100 head each; towers will be installed at Big Goose Natural Area and producers will cover installation labor and some collar costs.
The deputy director also said the trust plans to relocate historic streetcar No. 115 — described as Wyoming’s last surviving streetcar — to Big Goose Natural Area and is coordinating bids and logistics for the move. The trust invited commissioners to upcoming tours and demonstrations of pilot technology and trail projects.
