Conservation Archives - Page 8 of 12 - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

2021-2022 Public Lands Work

Posted August 22, 2022 1380 0 0

Heli NO! earns federal attention Over the past year, the Alliance, in partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association, increased outreach of our Heli NO! Campaign, with the goal of

2021-2022 Wildlife Work

Posted August 18, 2022 1294 0 0

Helped expand bear-resistant trash cans county-wide In recent years, Jackson Hole has witnessed an alarming increase in the death of bears and other wildlife who got into trash and other

Wildlife Spotlight: Buffalo Treaty Reflects Importance of Keystone Species

Posted August 11, 2022 1403 0 0

Learn more about “The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation, Renewal and Restoration” The buffalo, also known as the American bison (Bison bison), is a keystone species in the ecological sense,

Town of Jackson to discuss amending wildlife feeding section of Municipal Code on Monday

Posted August 11, 2022 1272 0 0

Proposed changes to the Town of Jackson Municipal Code related to wildlife feeding and bear-resistant trash cans will be reviewed at Monday’s Town Council Regular Meeting. Help protect wildlife and

The Alliance, along with nonprofit partners, release new community resource for the Grand Targhee Resort proposed expansion

Posted July 21, 2022 1290 0 0

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, Winter Wildlands Alliance, Valley Advocates for Responsible Development, and Teton Backcountry Alliance are excited to share “A Community Assessment” on the proposed Grand Targhee Resort

Fire danger increases to “HIGH”

Posted July 21, 2022 945 0 0

Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “high” and urge community to “Practice Good Outdoor Recreation Ethics and Be Fire Safe” Teton Interagency fire managers have

Don’t let the rain trick you, wildfire season in Jackson Hole is here

Posted July 1, 2022 1806 0 1

With all the rain lately, wildfire risk likely hasn’t been top of mind. But don’t be fooled, wildfire season is upon us. From June to September, Teton County is at

Alliance and conservation partners ask Wyoming to phase out elk feedgrounds

Posted June 3, 2022 1148 0 0

Wyoming only state that artificially feeds elk, contributing to the spread of deadly diseases and disruption of natural behavior On June 1, the Alliance and five partner organizations submitted a

Wolverines regain candidate status under Endangered Species Act

Posted June 3, 2022 1244 0 0

Montana Court agrees with Alliance and conservation partners, awards special protections to wolverines while USFW reanalyzes flawed decision to strip species of threatened status With less than 300 wolverines remaining

Grand Teton seeks public input on bighorn sheep habitat

Posted May 19, 2022 1229 0 0

The National Park Service is seeking public input to help shape the bighorn sheep winter habitat protection environmental assessment. Comments are due by June 20. Grand Teton National Park is

Using nature to protect yourself from wildfire

Posted May 5, 2022 1626 0 0

With drier-than-average conditions threatening a particularly bad year for wildfires, here are some tips to protect yourself and your home this year When I arrived in Jackson this past February from

County Commissioners submit letter to FAA supporting investigation of commercial helicopter tour operator

Posted May 5, 2022 1291 0 0

Teton County Commissioners endorse the FAA’s investigation into low overflights by helicopter tours operator, Wind River Air On April 25, the County Commission unanimously voted to submit a letter to