Dawn Webster, Author at Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Wildlife Feeding Land Development Regulation amendments almost through first stage of approval

Posted February 25, 2022 1313 0 0

The Planning Commission will meet on February 28 to approve the amended Wildlife Feeding Land Development Regulation and recommend the draft for review and adoption by the Board of County

Federal Aviation Administration to investigate scenic helicopter tour park overflights

Posted February 25, 2022 2021 0 0

Comment letters from Alliance result in agency investigation into reports of scenic operators flying low within park boundaries. The Conservation Alliance submitted a formal comment letter to the Federal Aviation

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole awards $15,000 to Alliance to develop ecologically-responsible transportation solutions

Posted January 28, 2022 1480 0 0

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance has been awarded a $15,000 competitive grant from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for its work to develop ecologically-responsible transportation solutions that provide safe

Planning Commission discusses Wildlife Feeding Land Development Regulation amendments, pushes approval vote to February 28

Posted January 28, 2022 1300 0 0

Last Monday night, the Planning Commission met to discuss the wildlife feeding amendments, including county-wide bear resistant container standards and additional language on securing attractants for the third time. Before

A new group enters the Northern South Park conversation

Posted January 28, 2022 1794 0 0

Last week, Teton County staff and consultant group Opticos presented the long-awaited draft plan to Northern South Park (NSP) the Steering Committee. Plus there was a surprise from the Gill

Planning Commission postpones decision on Wildlife Feeding Regulations update once more

Posted January 14, 2022 1373 0 0

Planning Commission delays approving regulation draft to send to County Commissioners for a second time, refines language and outlines details of enforcement and implementation instead. The Planning Commission first met

Alliance awarded $25,000 grant from Cross Charitable Foundation to protect Grand Targhee from massive expansion

Posted January 14, 2022 1699 0 1

On December 16, 2021, the Cross Charitable Foundation announced that it awarded $25,000 to the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance for grassroots advocacy related to the Grand Targhee Resort expansion proposal.

Wildlife Programs 2021/2022

Posted December 22, 2021 1763 0 0

Trash cans and fencing and bears, oh my! This year, we accomplished some long-held goals while moving others forward Helped expand bear-resistant trash cans county-wide In recent years, Jackson Hole

Can we really make an impact?

Posted December 22, 2021 2722 0 1

A letter from Interim Executive Director Dawn Webster If you’re like most people I know, your mind is reeling from all the change in the valley. Some of it you

Teton County, ID hosts a virtual Town Hall Meeting on the proposed Grand Targhee expansion

Posted December 19, 2021 1575 0 0

Grand Targhee Resort, local governments, and the Forest Service presented details of the proposed Grand Targhee expansion, followed by a Q&A with community members. Nearly 100 people attended the virtual

Bear-Friendly Jackson Hole kicks off strong

Posted December 19, 2021 1556 0 0

Our largest virtual event ever brought local experts and decision makers together to weigh in on updating Land Development Regulations to protect bears and other wildlife in the valley. Thank

Wildlife Crossings Update!

Posted December 19, 2021 1397 0 0

Preliminary data on the South Highway 89 wildlife underpasses and updates on the 22/390 project. WYDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting room now through January 10 to provide an