Fremont County Public Health

09/05/2025

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WY DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Alert across all of WY today. A cold front will push wildfire smoke into the region, and visibility and air quality will remain poor through much of the day, with improving conditions this evening.

09/04/2025

The current air quality in Fremont County moderate. Please take the appropriate actions if you are susceptible to respiratory problems.

WYDEQ has issued an Air Quality Alert for the eastern foothills of the Bighorn Mountains and the lower elevations of Johnson County due to smoke from western Canadian wildfires. This Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11 AM Thursday September 4th.

08/28/2025

It is back to school season! As roadways become busier, please take extra time to slow down and stay alert. If you can avoid driving through school zones, consider taking an alternate route to help ease congestion. Let's work together to ensure a safe and successful start to the school year for everyone in our community.

Safety first as we head back to school!

🚸 Remind your kids to always use designated crosswalks and make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
🛴 For those biking, a helmet is a must, and reflective gear helps them stay visible.
👟 Pedestrians should stay alert, keeping their eyes up and phones down to avoid distractions.
🚌 When it comes to school buses, always stop for flashing red lights and give kids plenty of space to safely get on and off.

Let’s make this school year safe for everyone! Have a great school year!

08/26/2025

WRTA SafeRides are free! On Friday and Saturday nights, catch a ride anywhere around the Lander or Riverton area. Call 307-856-9782 (WRTA).

Ages 13+ can take a SafeRide. If your child is looking for a ride home from a game at LVHS, keep SafeRide in mind!

You can catch a ride to or from a restaurant, to the grocery store, or to a friends house - it doesn't matter. Just call 856-WRTA for a SafeRide in our community!

08/25/2025

💨 Yes, it’s smoky up here. Our dedicated crews have checked it out and cleared the area, no active fires are present. The smoke has blown in and funneled through the canyon from nearby fires. 🔥 This is a very visceral reminder that we’re still in a fire ban. Be cognizant of ci******es, car sparks on dry grass, and other hazards in addition to no open fires.

08/25/2025

08/25/2025

The Dollar Lake Fire continues to burn in the Green River Lakes area and is producing plenty of smoke this evening. This smoke and some ash is being carried to the southeast over the Wind River Mountains into the Wind River Basin leading to poor air quality, especially in the Lander area.

08/21/2025