Thank you, Devon Energy, for 10 Years of Partnership!

As 2017’s field season ends it is important for us to take stock in the office, remember the projects we’ve invested our blood, sweat, and tears into, and to take a second a recognize an organization that has truly become a foundational piece of the WCC portfolio. Since 2007 Devon Energy has provided significant direct support for on the ground conservation projects involving habitat restoration, fencing, trail work, etc. through the Wyoming Conservation Corps. Devon has also provided training to our members and retired field trucks that are now used as WCC’s field vehicles. This incredible support is key to the success of the WCC.

From Devon’s website, “We strive to deliver industry-leading results, starting with the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we live and work. We seek to set the standard as a good neighbor, a valued community partner, a caring environmental steward and a model employer.”

To date Devon Energy has sponsored 17, 10-day projects with WCC that have had a significant positive impact on the sustainability, health, and diversity of Wyoming’s public lands. Beyond the critical importance of their support to our project work, Devon has provided 4 retired field vehicles which are critical to our office’s support and supervision of our field crews, and we’re excited to receive a new truck in 2018 (more on that later). It is impossible to express our gratitude for Devon Energy’s commitment to the work we do, but we are forever thankful for their support. Please see the pictures below for some of our favorite memories together.

2011 – WCC, Devon, and BLM Lander leadership pose for a photo on East Sage Hen Creek

2011 – WCC crew and Devon Energy enjoy some time together around the fire after a long day of work together.

2017 – WCC crew members work on a fencing project with Casper BLM, sponsored by Devon Energy

2017 – Crew members train Devon employees on fencing techniques before a volunteer day.

2016 – WCC crew members place trail closed signs with the Casper BLM, sponsored by Devon Energy

2016 – WCC crew poses with Devon volunteers

2011 – Crews tour an active drilling site with Devon Energy

2015 – WCC staff and crews work on a fencing project with the Lander BLM, sponsored by Devon Energy

Rebecca Byram and Nick Agopian (Devon) take time to educate WCC crews about their company

2011 – Education Day with Devon Energy

2014 – Education Day with Devon Energy

2017 – Crews join the BLM and Devon Energy to learn about the processes for permitting, drilling, and reclaiming land during an education day.

2011 – Now WCC program director Patrick Harrington prepares some early morning breakfast on a Devon Energy project

2011 – WCC crews build a buck and rail fence to help control cattle intrusion into a riparian area.