About this episode

The episode features a discussion on reclamation work in Wyoming with Kyle Wendtland, focusing on ecosystem challenges and the future of reclamation.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Kyle Wendtland (Wyoming Energy Authority Director of Fossil Fuel Development) to discuss reclamation work in the state of Wyoming. Topics include the biggest threats to Wyoming's ecosystems, the challenges of recreating sagebrush ecosystems and the presence of large animals, how the reclamation industry has changed over the decades, the role reclamation plays toward Wyoming's youth, and examining what the future of reclamation might look like.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Chismar, Tom Knezick

Guest: Kyle Wendtland

Topics covered

• reclamation work
• Wyoming ecosystems
• sagebrush ecosystems
• reclamation industry
• future of reclamation

Keywords

• reclamation
• Wyoming
• ecosystems
• sagebrush
• wildlife
• environment
• youth involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wyoming Energy Authority

Places: Wyoming, sagebrush ecosystems

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