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 is Shaping the Future of our Planet.” Written by environmental journalist, Ben...
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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 that bears become hyperphagic – immensely hungry in an effort to fatten up...
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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! This item is on the agenda for the Town Council regular meeting at 6 PM on...
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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. Allow B&Bs to have Accessory...
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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 wet summer have provided good food sources for bears – winter-kill carcasses, abundant grass...
READ MORE 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, through our “Jackson Hole Transportation Study –...
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The Bridger Teton National Forest recently commenced the Forest Plan Revision process. The last Forest Plan was published in 1990, and a lot has changed since then. Don’t let this once in a generation opportunity go by without providing your...
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The 14th round of the Conservation Leadership Institute will be held on Tuesday, September 12th from 6pm-8pm. We have already received some great applications and will be excited to announce the upcoming CLI class by early September! A few...
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The Conservation Alliance will begin holding community affinity groups (similar to focus groups) to discuss transportation issues in Teton County, including bridge construction, planning for WY 22, perceptions of transportation challenges, modes...
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Photo: Howie Garber, from Backcountry Magazine, November 18, 2021. Short and sweet: Targhee Resort is trying to expand into two new areas of the National Forest not currently within their permitted resort boundary – South Bowl and Mono Trees...
READ MOREThe initial meeting of the “WYDOT Advisory Group for the WY 22 Corridor.” Per the meeting notes; “1st Meeting took place to set general background (make it clear it is only an advisory group.)” The Conservation Alliance is participating in the...
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The Conservation Alliance provided comments to the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust (TCSPT) Board on the proposed Ranches at Spring Creek easement amendment located in Spring Gulch. The TCSPT Board heard the request on August 1, 2023. The...
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