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All meetings of the Wyoming Board on Geographic Names are open to the public. 

Overview

The Wyoming Board on Geographic Names is an advisory Board established by  Executive Order 1995-7 to evaluate proposals concerning name changes, new names, and name controversies of geographic features and certain public places in the State of Wyoming and then make official recommendations to the United States Board on Geographic Names, who gives final determinations for standardizing the names of geographic and natural features.

Purpose

• Carry out the goals and objectives of the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN).

• Assist and advise state agencies, organizations, and the general public in understanding the process and preparing applications for submission to the BGN.

• Advise the BGN on matters concerning geographic names in Wyoming

Officers/Members

Officers:

Herbert W. Stoughton, Ph.D.: Chairman

John (Jack) Studley, PLS: Vice Chairman

Elisabeth Hernandez: Executive Director

contact: @ elisabeth.hernandez@wyo.gov or 307-777-6172

Members:

Calvin B Williams Cindy Brown

Janie  Nelson                                  Mary Agnes McAleenan        

Jessica Otto                                    Scott Scherbel                               

Jeffrey Hamerlinck                         Scott Gerber                                

Elijah True       

The Wyoming Board of Geographic Names (WyoBGN) recognizes the need for open and candid communication concerning the naming and/or re-naming of geographic features within the State of Wyoming.  The WyoBGN seeks and considers input from all interested sources before rendering decisions.  This process may require several months, and is addressed at every scheduled meeting.  Inquiries concerning the naming or re-naming of any geographic feature should be submitted to Ms. Shelley Messer, WyoBGN Executive Director, State Engineers' Office.  Although any WyoBGN member can comment on a particular issue, it is the consensus of the members that inquiries should be directed to Ms. Hernandez, who has and maintains the official records of the organization.  [Reference: WyoBGN meeting: 16 November 2022].