Conservation plays a big role in Wyoming, and there are many ways to support it. One great way is to join a conservation organization. Another is to donate to specific conservation causes.

It's estimated that over 8,000 animal/vehicle crashes occur annually, and each costs around $11,000 in damage and injuries. In 2019, the state introduced a special conservation license plate to raise money to reduce the number of crashes involving wildlife.

An Extremely Easy Way To Support Conservation In Wyoming
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The funds raised go to animal crossing and fencing projects, signs in heavily trafficked wildlife crossings, and other conservation projects. These projects are estimated to reduce crashes by 80-90% over time.

Since they were introduced, over 3,000 conservation plates have been issued, raising just under $1 million. That's a lot of money raised by doing something as simple as changing your license plate.

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If you want to change your plate, the process is easy and can be done anytime, even if your current plates don't need to be renewed. All you need to do is fill out the application and send it to the state, along with a payment of $180.

Your payment is $150 to the Wildlife Conservation Fund and $30 for the specialty plate fee. You'll pay an extra $50 when your vehicle registration fees are due to keep your plate.

If you'd like to change the plate, you can download the Wildlife Conservation Plate Application from the WY DOT website and then surrender your current plates to the County Treasures Office in your county.

You don't have to change your plate to contribute to the Wildlife Conservation Fund; you can donate to this address.

WYDOT Finacial Services

ATTN: Wildlife Crossing Donation

5300 Bishop Boulevard

Cheyenne, WY 82009

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