RIVERTON - The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust program has decided to distribute nearly $2.5 million among 37 projects in 15 Wyoming counties.

The program's board decided on the funding allocations Tuesday in Riverton.

The projects include stream restoration, wetland creation, eradication of invasive species, aspen habitat restoration, irrigation enhancements and sagebrush enhancements aimed at sage grouse and mule deer.

The state Legislature created the Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust four years ago. It has funded about 200 projects since then.

The program provides money from permanent account interest, donations and legislative appropriations to wildlife habitat and natural resource projects around the state.