Wyoming Board on Geographic Names

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 making 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

Shelley Messer: Executive Director

contact: @ shelley.messer@wyo.gov or 307-777-5801

Members:

Calvin B Williams Cindy Brown

Dan White Janie Nelson

Mary Agnes McAleenan Jessica Otto

RJ Pieper Scott Scherbel

Scott Gerber Jeffrey Hamerlinck

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. Messer, who has and maintains the official records of the organization. [Reference: WyoBGN meeting: 16 November 2022].

Next meeting, April 26 @ 3:00 PM

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All are welcome to attend our meetings.