WY County Commissioners Association’s Micah Christensen Testifies on Federal Land Management

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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY.) welcomed Wyoming County Commissioners Association Natural Resource Counsel Micah Christensen to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week. Christensen testified at a hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting for energy, mining, grazing, and infrastructure projects on federal lands. Senator Barrasso introduced Christensen to the committee prior to his testimony.

During the hearing, Barrasso pointed out how Wyoming and other western states rely on access to our federal lands for a variety of uses, including grazing, timber harvesting, recreation and energy and mineral production. In his testimony, Christensen highlighted the important role local land managers and county commissioners play in coordinating with the BLM to manage federal lands in Wyoming.

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Last modified: November 21, 2025