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The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) is responsible for stewardship of Wyoming’s identity. The Agency accomplishes this through the work of its two divisions: Cultural Resources Division and State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Division. The Cultural Resources Division studies, preserves and promotes Wyoming's history and pre-history and provides resources to sustain, promote, and develop Wyoming’s arts and culture. The State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails Division offers abundant recreational and educational opportunities to the public. Contact information: State Barrett Building 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-6303, Fax (307) 777-6005 Email: spcr@wyo.gov Website: [|wyospcr.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

In addition, the Agency oversees the following: Wyoming Arts Council; Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board; State Historical Records Advisory Board; Wyoming National Register of Historic Places Board; Parks and Cultural Resources Commission; State Records Committee; State Trail Advisory Council

The Wyoming Arts Council, which encourages the development of the fine, performing and traditional arts in Wyoming for the benefit of the citizens and economy of the state. The Board consists of ten members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms (W.S. 9-2- 901). The members broadly represent all arts fields. Contact information is Barrett Building, 2nd Floor 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7742, Fax (307) 777-5499 Website: [|wyoarts.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board, authorized by W.S. 9-2-2301, consists of five members appointed by the Governor. The Board initiates innovative program planning, reviews innovative program grants and grant proposals, establishes criteria for grant categories and grant applications through rules and regulations, requires local matching funds from grantee, and reviews and monitors the expenditure of monies from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund to grantees. The Board consults with the Wyoming Arts Council and State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission; accepts federal grants and other contributions (grants, gifts, bequests and donations) from any source; and promulgates reasonable rules and regulations in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Act. Contact information is Barrett Building, 3rd Floor Cultural Trust Fund 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-6312, Fax (307) 777-6005 Website: [|wyospcr.state.wy.us/CTF] // (2015 State Directory) //

The State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), appointed by the Governor, serves as the central advisory body for historical records planning, training and for grant projects developed and carried out within the state, and also serves as a coordinating body to facilitate cooperation among historical records repositories and other information agencies within the state. The Board is authorized and established under Federal regulations governing the National Historical Publications and Records Commission derives their mission from the Commission’s Federal statutory authority (44 U.S.C. Chapter 25). Contact information: State Barrett Building, 1st Floor 2301 Central Avenue State Archivist Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7020, Fax (307) 777-7044 Website: [|wyoarchives.state.wy.us/shrab] (2015 State Directory)

The Wyoming National Register of Historic Places Board is composed of qualified historic preservation professionals who review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Members must meet advanced degree and experience requirements set by the National Park Service, and may serve multiple, consecutive terms due to the technical nature of the review and specialized requirements. Nominees are appointed by the State Historic Preservation Officer to six-year terms (W.S. 9-2-414 (b)(vi)). Wyoming State Historical Society, Wyoming Association of Professional Archaeologists, and Wyoming Association of Professional Historians designate one representative to serve. The Wyoming National Register of Historic Places Board operates in conjunction with the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources’ Cultural Resources Division. Contact Information: Barrett Building, 3rd Floor 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-8594, Fax (307) 777-6421 Website: [|wyoshpo.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

The purpose of the Parks and Cultural Resources Commission is to provide informed guidance and consultation to the staff of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources’ Cultural Resources Division and the Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails; advocate for the public and both Division’s programs with the Wyoming Legislature; and encourage efficient, responsive, timely and professional delivery of both Division’s services (W.S. 36-4-101 through W.S. 36-4-123). Contact information: Barrett Building, 4th Floor, 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7496, Fax (307) 777-6005 Website: [|wyospcr.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

All public records are the property of the state (W.S. 9-2-410). W.S. 9-2-411 established the State Records Committee which approves, modifies or disapproves the recommendations on retention schedules of all state and local government records, regardless of physical form or characteristic, upon written request of the Department or agency director/records officer. Contact information: Barrett Building, 1st Floor State Archivist 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7020, Fax (307) 777-7044 Website: [|wyoarchives.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)

The State Trail Advisory Council serves as a representative voice for the appropriate and diverse use of Wyoming’s trail resources (W.S. 36-4-108). Their primary duties include advising the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources regarding priorities for managing the snowmobile trails fund and the off-road recreational vehicle (ORV) fund. They also advise regarding application guidelines and distributions of grant funds from the federal Recreation Trails Program (RTP) grant program. The Council evenly represents motorized and non-motorized trail users. Additionally, the ten positions represent specific trail use activities such as snowmobiling, all terrain vehicles (ATV’s), off-highway motorcycles, equestrians, hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing or multiple uses. Therefore, members are very much in-touch with the constituents they represent and are able to provide extremely valuable information both to the operation of the Council, as well as to the planning process. Contact information: Barrett Building, 4th Floor 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-6491, Fax (307) 777-6005 Website: [|wyoparks.state.wy.us] (2015 State Directory)