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Following ongoing monitoring and a recent thorough inspection of the condition of LaPrele Dam, Wyoming State Engineer Brandon Gebhart issued an order to breach the 115-year-old dam. The recent discovery of a large, new crack above the dam’s outlet works, the deterioration of previously identified structural deficiencies, and the operational limitations of the existing dam led to the decision.
“I want to commend the State Engineer and his staff for recognizing the significant risks of a potential dam failure and proactively addressing them before a disaster occurred,” Governor Gordon said. “This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact this will have on those who rely on that water for irrigation.”
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You're Invited: Join Governor Gordon in Evanston at a Community Forum
I'll be in Evanston Wyoming on November 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Roundhouse for a community forum with State Sen. Wendy Schuler, Mayor Kent Williams, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Senior Research Director Scott Quillinan, and Business Leader Nathan Prete. Thank you to Uinta County and Commissioner Mark Anderson for co-hosting and welcoming us.
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Governor Keynotes WTA Annual Meeting
Governor Gordon told the Wyoming Taxpayers Association that the purpose of the supplemental budget is to fund “unanticipated and emergency needs”. The Governor will release his supplemental budget on November 14.
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Governor Mark Gordon concluded his two year Chairmanship of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) with an address to membership at their annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. on October 29.
He spoke about many of the onerous regulations, particularly those emanating from Washington, DC, and that they are not necessarily informed by local conditions, and are seemingly driven more by politics than the prudent regulation of the industry. He also pointed out the IOGCC provides a forum for honest discussion of energy issues and regulations, as well as the true cost of those regulations. That dialogue can lead to responsible regulatory reform, the Governor said.
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Governor, First Lady Welcome Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween
 Thank you to all the families that came by the Governor's Residence to trick or treat on Halloween. Jennie and I enjoyed seeing all the imaginative costumes.
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