August 2024
This summer seems to be especially hot, in Sheridan and across the country. In the midst of 100 degree days, many of the public green spaces in our community continue to thrive. This is greatly due to the excellent work done by the City of Sheridan as well as the generosity of Whitney Benefits in providing water for many of our community areas. Whitney Benefits has a strong history of community partnerships, most notably in education. While these partnerships allow the community to benefit from the educational programs and facilities available at Sheridan College, a lesser-known partnership with the City of Sheridan helps keep our community spaces green. Whitney Benefits partners with the City of Sheridan to provide water for irrigating park areas, recreation areas, and open spaces within the incorporated limits of the City of Sheridan. Whitney Benefits owns 143 Park Reservoir Water Shares. The amount of water per share varies but in 2023 shareholders were allowed 1.20 acre feet of water per share, allowing Whitney to release up to 171.6 acre feet of water from Park Reservoir. The majority of these shares were likely obtained through water rights attached to land owned by the Edward A. Whitney estate. Some of this water is used to irrigate Whitney Commons, the University of Wyoming Research & Extension Center located on the Sheridan College campus, and other Whitney properties. Additional water, in excess of Whitney’s annual irrigation needs, is offered to the City of Sheridan for the watering of many community spaces. These spaces include Lions Park, Rotary Park, North Heights Park, Emerson Park, Marshall Park, Washington Park, Kendrick Park, Oatts Memorial Field, Thorne Rider Park, Dan Madia Field, Blacktooth Park, and the Sheridan County Fairgrounds amongst others. 2023 was the first year in recent history when Big Goose Creek did not go into regulation, meaning stored water was not needed to supplement stream flows. In a more typical year, close to all of Whitney’s Park Reservoir shares are used such as in 2022 when 132.93 acre feet of the 171.60 acre feet appropriation was released. Similarly this summer, shares were released beginning in mid-July which is not unusual according to Dan Roberts, City of Sheridan Utilities Director. This partnership has lasted 20 years and will continue to benefit our community for years to come. Whitney Benefits is proud to carry out this legacy of giving left by Edward A. Whitney and continue partnerships to benefit our community. Whitney Benefits Board of Directors
Whitney Water Gifting
An Educational Foundation by the late Mr. Edward A. Whitney
© Whitney Benefits, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Phone: 307-674-7303
August 2024
This summer seems to be especially hot, in Sheridan and across the country. In the midst of 100 degree days, many of the public green spaces in our community continue to thrive. This is greatly due to the excellent work done by the City of Sheridan as well as the generosity of Whitney Benefits in providing water for many of our community areas. Whitney Benefits has a strong history of community partnerships, most notably in education. While these partnerships allow the community to benefit from the educational programs and facilities available at Sheridan College, a lesser-known partnership with the City of Sheridan helps keep our community spaces green. Whitney Benefits partners with the City of Sheridan to provide water for irrigating park areas, recreation areas, and open spaces within the incorporated limits of the City of Sheridan. Whitney Benefits owns 143 Park Reservoir Water Shares. The amount of water per share varies but in 2023 shareholders were allowed 1.20 acre feet of water per share, allowing Whitney to release up to 171.6 acre feet of water from Park Reservoir. The majority of these shares were likely obtained through water rights attached to land owned by the Edward A. Whitney estate. Some of this water is used to irrigate Whitney Commons, the University of Wyoming Research & Extension Center located on the Sheridan College campus, and other Whitney properties. Additional water, in excess of Whitney’s annual irrigation needs, is offered to the City of Sheridan for the watering of many community spaces. These spaces include Lions Park, Rotary Park, North Heights Park, Emerson Park, Marshall Park, Washington Park, Kendrick Park, Oatts Memorial Field, Thorne Rider Park, Dan Madia Field, Blacktooth Park, and the Sheridan County Fairgrounds amongst others. 2023 was the first year in recent history when Big Goose Creek did not go into regulation, meaning stored water was not needed to supplement stream flows. In a more typical year, close to all of Whitney’s Park Reservoir shares are used such as in 2022 when 132.93 acre feet of the 171.60 acre feet appropriation was released. Similarly this summer, shares were released beginning in mid-July which is not unusual according to Dan Roberts, City of Sheridan Utilities Director. This partnership has lasted 20 years and will continue to benefit our community for years to come. Whitney Benefits is proud to carry out this legacy of giving left by Edward A. Whitney and continue partnerships to benefit our community. Whitney Benefits Board of Directors
Whitney Water Gifting
Whitney Benefits
An Educational Foundation by the late Mr. Edward A. Whitney
© Whitney Benefits, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Phone: 307-674-7303
August 2024
This summer seems to be especially hot, in Sheridan and across the country. In the midst of 100 degree days, many of the public green spaces in our community continue to thrive. This is greatly due to the excellent work done by the City of Sheridan as well as the generosity of Whitney Benefits in providing water for many of our community areas. Whitney Benefits has a strong history of community partnerships, most notably in education. While these partnerships allow the community to benefit from the educational programs and facilities available at Sheridan College, a lesser-known partnership with the City of Sheridan helps keep our community spaces green. Whitney Benefits partners with the City of Sheridan to provide water for irrigating park areas, recreation areas, and open spaces within the incorporated limits of the City of Sheridan. Whitney Benefits owns 143 Park Reservoir Water Shares. The amount of water per share varies but in 2023 shareholders were allowed 1.20 acre feet of water per share, allowing Whitney to release up to 171.6 acre feet of water from Park Reservoir. The majority of these shares were likely obtained through water rights attached to land owned by the Edward A. Whitney estate. Some of this water is used to irrigate Whitney Commons, the University of Wyoming Research & Extension Center located on the Sheridan College campus, and other Whitney properties. Additional water, in excess of Whitney’s annual irrigation needs, is offered to the City of Sheridan for the watering of many community spaces. These spaces include Lions Park, Rotary Park, North Heights Park, Emerson Park, Marshall Park, Washington Park, Kendrick Park, Oatts Memorial Field, Thorne Rider Park, Dan Madia Field, Blacktooth Park, and the Sheridan County Fairgrounds amongst others. 2023 was the first year in recent history when Big Goose Creek did not go into regulation, meaning stored water was not needed to supplement stream flows. In a more typical year, close to all of Whitney’s Park Reservoir shares are used such as in 2022 when 132.93 acre feet of the 171.60 acre feet appropriation was released. Similarly this summer, shares were released beginning in mid-July which is not unusual according to Dan Roberts, City of Sheridan Utilities Director. This partnership has lasted 20 years and will continue to benefit our community for years to come. Whitney Benefits is proud to carry out this legacy of giving left by Edward A. Whitney and continue partnerships to benefit our community. Whitney Benefits Board of Directors
Whitney Water Gifting
© Whitney Benefits, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Phone: 307-674-7303
