Conservation Archives - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Learning from the World

Posted September 14, 2023 76 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 is Shaping the Future of our Planet.” Written by environmental journalist, Ben...

Keep Bears Safe – Secure your Food Attractants Now

Posted September 14, 2023 68 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 that bears become hyperphagic – immensely hungry in an effort to fatten up...

A Park, Not a Parking Lot!

Posted September 14, 2023 88 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! This item is on the agenda for the Town Council regular meeting at 6 PM on...

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

Posted August 31, 2023 150 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. Allow B&Bs to have Accessory...

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

Posted August 31, 2023 181 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 wet summer have provided good food sources for bears – winter-kill carcasses, abundant grass...

A Fresh Look at Transportation and Conservation

Posted August 31, 2023 143 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, through our “Jackson Hole Transportation Study –...

Bridger-Teton Forest Plan Revision – Let your voice be heard

Posted August 31, 2023 122 0 0

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...

CLI Updates

Posted August 17, 2023 191 0 0

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...

Conservation Alliance to Monitor Community Attitudes Towards Teton County Transportation With Affinity Groups

Posted August 17, 2023 139 0 0

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...

Targhee Ski Area Expansion – Public Comment Period Delayed Again

Posted August 17, 2023 248 0 0

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...

WYDOT Advisory Board Holds its first meeting.

Posted August 4, 2023 326 0 0

The 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...

Conservation Easements are in Perpetuity, Right?

Posted August 4, 2023 205 0 0

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...