science practices when collecting samples. Currently, the DCCD has no impaired or threatened water bodies on the 303b list. The 303b list states the conditions of the waters within Wyoming`s borders and is released every two years by the Wyoming DEQ. Although the report was good overall, four areas of concern were also identified within the analysis.

An algae growth was reported on a Horse Creek site that crosses Diamond D Ranch property. We found an algal growth in a specific reach that is kind of weird, said Melin. We`re trying to get the algae identified. It`s just tough, but we`ll find it. We don`t know if it`s a chemical thing or a physical thing causing the algae. We are continuing to monitor that site. The algae identification process will continue in the hopes that it will lead to possible sources of the outbreak and to solutions that can be pursued. Monitoring will also continue on the East Fork for sediment, algal growths and total coliforms. There are coliform issues we`re watching on East Fork, Melin said. There`s always a lot of sedimentation that could be causing some concern.