City-owned properties serve important functions for municipal water rights and also contain habitat for fish and wildlife that reside in the Laramie Valley. The City of Laramie is currently working to promote ecosystem health and species conservation while maintaining access to water rights.
Wyoming Toad
The Wyoming Toad is a species unique to the Laramie valley- the entire global species population exists within 30 miles of Laramie. Once thought to be extinct, the toads’ rediscovery has led to conservation efforts throughout Albany County. The recovery program has included maintaining a captive population, reintroduction of toads into the wild, and fostering partnerships with local landowners and wildlife conservation agencies.
The Goforth Reservoir is situated on the Monolith Ranch, which is owned by the City of Laramie. The City has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to restore the reservoir in order to improve habitat and foraging conditions for migratory waterfowl. The restoration project was completed in 2020, with continued monitoring by Ducks Unlimited, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Laramie Audubon Society.