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Wyoming Human Remains Protocol

On February 2, 2019, the Wyoming Legislature passed WS-7-4-106 Archaeological Human Burial Sites. The Statute requires that archaeological human remains discovered on private and state lands in Wyoming be recovered by the State Archaeologist, ensuring respectful treatment and prompt disinterment. As part of the Statute, protocols outlining the process of reporting, recovery, analysis, and reinterment were developed through consultation between the Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, Wyoming’s Coroner’s association, State Archaeologist, State Historic Preservation Officer, and members of the Wyoming State Legislation. Should you discover remains you believe to be human, contact your County Coroner and refer to the protocol document here for guidance on how to proceed.

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Preserve Wyoming Conference

Preserve Wyoming is a semi-annual conference sponsored by the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and various state and local partners. Certified Local Government (CLG) members are invited to learn about historic preservation from a variety of speakers. The conference also provides important networking opportunities and fulfills formal training requirements for the CLGs.

After almost 8 years of absence, the Preserve Wyoming conference was revived! The conference took place from June 6-8, 2024 in Laramie, WY at the Laramie Railroad Depot and the Lincoln Community Center. Recordings of the conference are available on the SHPO's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wyomingshpo1464