Sage-Grouse Executive Order

Access the State of Wyoming's Greater Sage-Grouse Executive Order documents, federal agency publications and other implementation documents below.

Density Disturbance Calculation Tool

DDCT is a spatially based application that calculates the number of disruptive activities averaged per square mile and the percentage surface disturbance within the DDCT assessment area.

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Sage-Grouse Implementation Team

The Sage-Grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) is comprised of representatives from State and Federal agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

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Sage-Grouse Executive Order 2019-3
Sage-Grouse Core Area Protection 2015-4
Vegetation Treatment Protocols
Noise Monitoring Protocols
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SGEO 2019-3 Appendix F - Compensatory Mitigation Framework
OSLI Chapter 29 Rule: Sage Grouse Mitigation Credits
Credit Provider Pre-Screen Worksheet
Credit Provider Prospectus

Density Disturbance Calculation Tool

The Density and Disturbance Calculation Tool (DDCT) is a spatially based application that calculates the number of disruptive activities averaged per square mile and the percentage surface disturbance within the DDCT assessment area. Proponents of surface-disturbing activities in sage-grouse core areas must submit their project footprints through this tool to complete their permitting process.

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Note: Starting in 2024, all exception requests will need to be submitted through the DDCT as we will be discontinuing use of the Exception Request form.

If you have technical questions about using the DDCT application, please contact the GIS DDCT Support team at 307-757-0408 or via email at WGF-one-steppe-admin@wyo.gov

If you have questions about the policy or biology that underlies the DDCT process, please call the Habitat Protection Program at 307-777-4506 or email us at wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov

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Go to the Step-by-step Guide to the DDCT.
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You can upload a zipped shapefile of your project into the Natural Resource and Energy Explorer (NREX) to determine where your project is in relation to Sage Grouse Core Areas.

Please keep in mind that the Sage-Grouse Executive Order applies to Non-Core Population Areas. NREX can also be used to determine if your project is within the buffer of a non-Core lek.
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The Sage Grouse Executive Order does have some limitations with regards to Non-Core Population Areas. Uploading a shapefile of your project to the Natural Resource and Energy Explorer (NREX) tool will help you to determine if your project is within the 2-mile timing stipulation buffer of a non-Core lek, or the .25-mile No Surface Occupancy buffer of a non-Core lek.
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Generally speaking, a Wyoming state agency that will be issuing a permit for your project will let you know when you need to enter it into the DDCT application. If you have additional questions, please contact the Habitat Protection Program at wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov.
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The definition of which projects are De Minimis is outlined in Appendix G of the 2019 Sage Grouse Executive Order. If after reading Appendix G you still aren’t sure, please contact the Habitat Protection Program at wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov.

Sage-Grouse Implementation Team

The Sage-Grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) is comprised of representatives from State and Federal agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations. Governor Gordon has appointed the SGIT members, and they work collaboratively to protect the Greater Sage-Grouse under the State of Wyoming's Sage-Grouse Executive Order (2019-3).

SGIT Team

If you would like to be added to the SGIT mailing list, please email wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov.

The SGIT meets approximately six times a year to discuss current Sage Grouse-related issues under the direction of Chairman Bob Budd. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

SGIT Team Members