Building the Wyoming We Want

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We have arrived at a unique point in time in Wyoming. Our economy continues to surge ahead, unemployment remains at a record low and we're seeing an encouraging increase in the number of companies that are looking to move to Wyoming and set up shop.

But with the benefits of growth come serious challenges. There is growing attention being given to the pace and pattern of growth in the state, especially as it affects our wildlife, our characteristic open spaces, our breathtaking mountain vistas and our wild and pristine places.

There are also mounting pressures for housing and infrastructure in cities, towns and counties around the state, where an influx of people and an increase in industrial activity have strained existing resources.

When I consider the most significant challenges facing Wyoming and its future, high on the list is how we can welcome growth and prosperity and still protect the things and the places that make Wyoming a special place to live. We need to foster conversations about how to build the Wyoming that we want for our kids and grandkids.

I hope this event will encourage continuing discussion about ways to make sure that the Wyoming we all enjoy today will endure into the future.

Dave Freudenthal, Governor