Kaya Patten-Fusselman, Author at Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Sending healing wishes to Grizzly 610 and her two cubs.

Posted October 13, 2023 934 0 0

After allegedly being hit by a car on Monday in Grand Teton National Park, Grizzly 610 recovered for hours on the side of the road and then walked off, with

Protect Our Water Quality

Posted October 13, 2023 557 0 0

On October 9, 2023, a Variance to the Hoback River setback was heard by the Teton County Planning Commission. The application was to reduce the setback from 150-feet to 50-feet.

WYDOT Advisory Board Meeting

Posted October 13, 2023 540 0 0

The WYDOT Advisory Committee for the WY 22 Corridor held their second meeting this week. The advisory committee is a group of about 12 local government officials, NGOs and private

State Explores Auction for Kelly Parcel

Posted October 13, 2023 1128 0 0

The 640-acre state parcel next to Grand Teton National Park could be auctioned off to the highest bidder! This undeveloped square mile is a critical migration route for elk and

Female grizzly and cub cross HWY 22 near Snake River Bridge, Monday AM

Posted September 28, 2023 931 0 0

Above photo: Barb Zimmer Due to its critical importance, we are going to post about this again — The most important thing each resident can do to keep our local

Let’s keep a large parking lot out of Karns Meadow

Posted September 28, 2023 641 0 0

For background on this issue, see a previous blog post here. If this is the first time you’re reading about Karns Meadow, start here. The Karns Meadow Rezone vote will

Learning from the World

Posted September 14, 2023 1085 0 0

Perhaps no human “invention” has had such a negative impact on the natural world as roads. That is the thesis of a remarkable new book, “Crossings – How Road Ecology

Keep Bears Safe – Secure your Food Attractants Now

Posted September 14, 2023 613 0 0

A black bear and two cubs were recently relocated by Wyoming Game and Fish Department because they had accessed a bird feeder in a local neighborhood. Now is the time

A Park, Not a Parking Lot!

Posted September 14, 2023 941 0 1

The Alliance is urging our Town Council to zone Tract 5 as Park now – extinguishing unwise uses like a parking garage or toxic snow storage. -> You should too!

Thank You Teton County for Upholding the Comprehensive Plan and LDRs!

Posted August 31, 2023 976 0 0

Teton County has considered an application to amend the Teton County Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to: Change B&Bs as a primary use rather than an accessory to rural residential development.

Grizzly 399 and her “Absolutely Gigantic” cub emerge again and swing south toward town…

Posted August 31, 2023 2394 0 0

After being incognito for about a month, the famous bruin pair was seen last week, and it has been a good summer for them so far! The harsh winter and

A Fresh Look at Transportation and Conservation

Posted August 31, 2023 577 0 0

Depending on who you talk to, the changes to WY 22 currently being explored by WYDOT will dramatically change the wildlife, character and ecosystem of Teton County. The Conservation Alliance,