2022 large project funding.

SF 48 authorizes $400,000 from Wyoming's Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Income Account to fund five specific conservation projects in 2022. The bill directly affects five project sponsors: Crook County Conservation District (forest health), Wyoming DOT (deer crossings), Green River Greenbelt Task Force (wetlands), Wyoming Game and Fish (aspen restoration), and Trout Unlimited (fish passage). Key mechanisms include setting conditions for funding, requiring recipient certifications, and specifying that grants cover portions of each project's total budget (ranging from $350,000 to $1.385 million). These projects aim to improve wildlife habitats, reduce wildfire risks, prevent vehicle collisions, and enhance water systems across Crook, Weston, Johnson, Sweetwater, and Fremont counties. The bill repeals prior statutes for completed projects and sets an effective date for implementation.