Latest News Archives - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Snow King Holiday Roundup

Posted January 15, 2019 50 0 0

Snow King Holiday Roundup In case you missed it, a lot has happened around the proposed development on Snow King in the last few weeks. Outgoing council’s last meeting – December 22 The outgoing town council wouldn’t approve a zipline...

Town Council meeting notes: Dec 20 re: Snow King

Posted December 21, 2018 131 0 0

Notes from December 20 Town Council meeting Summary: The council wouldn’t approve a zipline landing (meaning the zipline is a “maybe,” not a “yes” on the east side by Rafferty – and a “no” on the...

It’s the moose wonderful time of the year!

Posted December 19, 2018 110 0 0

Fresh snow. Warm homes. Big moose. All of us at the Alliance would like to wish you a happy holiday season. This is a time for celebrating the closing year, and the Alliance accomplished a lot in 2018. We… Increased our team with four new...

Taking matters into our own hands – protecting the Van Vleck block

Posted December 19, 2018 91 0 0

By Alyssa Friedman – Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI) Round 9 My parents, like so many parents, divorced when I was a kid. This meant they worked full time jobs, rediscovered themselves and their interests, were dating, and worked...

Building leaders & community through the Conservation Leadership Institute

Posted December 13, 2018 127 0 0

We’re thrilled that this was the takeaway for the new graduates of the Conservation Leadership Institute (CLI). Congratulations to you all! We’re extremely proud of this 9th round for being a passionate, motivated group and already making real...

Meeting Notes from Town Council’s December 4 meeting

Posted December 12, 2018 145 0 0

Notes from December 4 Town Council meeting This is a “rush transcript” – the notes our staff took during the meeting. That means there may be errors or gaps. If you are interested in any of the topics, you can watch the meeting...

Future of the Van Vleck block: Historic preservation & local business, or big hotel development?

Posted December 3, 2018 149 0 0

This Wednesday, December 5, the Town Planning Commission will consider a rezone application for an iconic block in town. This block and its historic buildings were home to the family of Genevieve Van Vleck, a member of the 1920 all-female Jackson...

Grand Targhee proposes changes to mitigation plan

Posted October 30, 2018 168 0 0

In 2008, Targhee’s owner agreed to fund 600 acres of conservation easements, and a permanent 1% transfer fee on all condo sales, in exchange for being allowed to build 450 homes at the base of the resort. Recently, Targhee has asked to change...

Steps toward bear-proof trashcans in Teton County

Posted October 26, 2018 180 0 0

Human-bear conflicts are dangerous for both people and bears, and can be prevented. Next week, County Commissioners will discuss a way to decrease these conflicts: bear-proof trashcans in Teton County. We support a bear-proof trashcan requirement...

Text amendment for rural areas moves forward

Posted October 24, 2018 230 0 0

On Monday night, the county planning commission unanimously approved one text amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) and unanimously disapproved another. The approved amendment, changing the operating hours within the rural zone...

Walk the Walk: A day to mobilize green voters

Posted October 17, 2018 361 0 0

Walk the Walk: A Day to Mobilize Green Voters Residents of Jackson Hole may talk the talk about being green, but do we walk the walk? Join the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance and Energy Conservation Works as we talk to neighbors and mobilize...

Comment letter to Town Council re: Snow King scoping

Posted September 26, 2018 271 0 0

September 17, 2018 Dear Mayor Muldoon & Town Councilors: Thank you for the opportunity to comment regarding Snow King. We believe Jackson Hole can be a national model of a strong community living in balance with nature, and Snow King can be...