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Citation Label: WY019
Publication Name: Petroleum Association of Wyoming Website
Publication Type: Website
Section Name: Sage Grouse Working Group Sage Grouse Management Recommended Management Practices
Author Name: Petroleum Association of Wyoming Sage Grouse Working Group
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Publication Year: 2007
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http://www.pawyo.org/index.php/plc/sage

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Annotation: The Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) and its member companies have established the PAW Sage- Grouse Management Team dedicated to proactively addressing issues affecting sage grouse in Wyoming. This website includes recommended management practices, maps and success stories.
Required vs.
Recommended:
Recommended -- The group has no authority to require practices. "Utilize appropriate Best Management Practices in sensitive areas" (p.1)
Ownership: Federal, State and private -- "The team will coordinate and help implement local, state and federal projects benefiting sage-grouse and share the latest research findings and recommended management practices for sustaining balanced and thriving sage-grouse populations." Website homepage