Mosquito Spraying Scheduled

On Thursday, July 10 between 8 PM and 10 PM the City of Rock Springs will be controlling mosquitoes at the Rock Springs Cemetery using a truck mounted aerosol sprayer. If spraying is postponed for any reason, it will be rescheduled for Friday night.

The project uses a spray formulation that contains the pesticide product, Biomist to control the mosquitoes. The active ingredient in Biomist is permethrin, a second-generation synthetic pyrethroid that is classified as a slightly toxic pesticide by the EPA. These insecticidal compounds are either harvested directly from or based upon substances in the chrysanthemum plant. Mosquito control applications of permethrin do not pose a significant risk to people or pets due to the low toxicity of the spray and small amount used to control mosquitoes. As with any pesticide, people and pets should minimize exposure. If residents see the spray truck next to their yards, they are advised to go indoors, close windows and turn off cooling units for a few minutes while the spray dissipates.

This project is part of an overall effort to control mosquitoes in the City of Rock Springs. Last month, Altosid XR larvacide pellets containing methoprene were put into the stagnant water areas of the Bitter Creek through town. Altosid attacks the mosquito larvae as it develops, prevent it from reaching adulthood and interrupting the growth cycle and lasts approximately 120 days.

There were 185 reported cases of West Nile Virus in the State of Wyoming in 2007 with Sweetwater County having it’s first reported case. Mosquito control is one of the preventative efforts to reduce or eliminate West Nile Virus incidents. Further information on West Nile Virus may be found at the following Wyoming Department of Health web site: http://www.badskeeter.org . Questions about the Rock Springs mosquito control project may be directed to Fire Chief Lyle Armstrong at 352-1475.

Rock Springs to Host Senior Olympics

All outdoor pools are now open. A full schedule of pool hours is available here.  The Speed Demon Soap Box Derby returns this August - so get your car ready! For details on these events and others throughout the summer, see the Summer Activity Guide.

Construction continues on the nine hole expansion at the White Mountain Golf Course. In addition, the City of Rock Springs has accepted contracts to begin construction of Arthur Park and its first off leash Dog Park.  The first phase completion of these two projects is scheduled for late fall of 2008 with openings set for the spring of 2009.  Arthur, roughly 9 acres, will include 9 holes of disc golf, a ½ mile walking track, plaza, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.  The Dog Park will include walking paths, undulating terrain play areas, shelter, pond and a dog wash location. 

Golf Course Addition Master Plan

                                                                  Arthur Park Plans

                                                                  Dog Park Plans 

                                                         Summer Recreation Book Now Available!

                                                  Parks and Recreation Calendar 

                                                                   Concert in the Park Schedule

Proposed Budget Posted

The proposed budget, as presented at the June 17^th, 2008 Council meeting,  is available in Adobe portable document format.  Please contact Lisa Tarufelli at (307) 352-1500 if you have any questions.

Proposed Budget (pdf)

International Day and Wild Horse and Western Art Show

Soap Box Derby Returns

Branding Rock Springs.....

The Rock Springs Urban Renewal Agency - Main Street Program and the  Chamber of Commerce are working to develop a brand identity and marketing program to help plan for tourism revenue augmentation and re-development in downtown Rock Springs.  The final document outlining the recommendations of Destination Development, Inc. has now been released. It includes ways to improve Rock Springs by creating a brand identity for Rock Springs as the "two wheel sports capital of Wyoming" and to link this to the development of a downtown shopping and entertainment district identified as Union Square. Click here for the Final Action Plan.

Sweetwater County Events Complex Renovations

Bitter Creek Reconstruction

When early settlers encountered Bitter Creek they had little good to say about it as in a journal of  William Hepworth Dixon in 1867 pg. 118, "the creek... is utterly abominable to man and beast; rank poison, which inflames the bowels and corrupts the blood."  

Today work is underway which could drastically change the way we view the creek.  Click here to view the final draft of the Bitter Creek Reconstruction Plan.

Rock Springs Housing Master Plan

The Rock Springs Urban Renewal - Main Street released the Master Housing Plan in its final form today.  The Plan make specific recommendations for the city to help bring its housing inventory into balance with the local housing demand and meet the  projected demand of 1,183 new housing units between 2007 and 2017.  Interesting reading... Click here.

Adopt a Pet

  The Rock Springs Animal Shelter has a number of animals ready for adoption that would make a great addition to your family.  Check them out by clicking here.

www.rswy.net/Adopt