conservation Archives - Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance

Heavy Metal Concert at Heart 6 Ranch – 500 – 3,500 Attendees!!

Posted June 21, 2023 385 0 0

NOT the location for an event of this size! Fire in the Mountains is an outdoor, 3-day long heavy metal concert with camping to be held every other year in July. The concert is proposed at the remote Heart 6 Ranch in Buffalo Valley. The Wild...

Are we ready to COEXIST?

Posted June 21, 2023 317 0 0

New Alliance COEXISTENCE REPORT focuses on how humans and wildlife can better share space. Human-wildlife coexistence is at the core of the ecosystem, economy, and social dynamics of Teton County. To make informed decisions concerning...

State Lands Board Continue to Challenge Teton County’s Land Development Regulations

Posted April 6, 2023 408 0 0

The State Board of Land Commissioners continue to challenge Teton County’s capacity to apply County land and other regulations on State Trust Lands in Teton County. The State land parcel just south of Teton Village – the one with the geodesic...

Last Chance To Weigh In On Development At Karns Meadow

Posted March 8, 2023 343 0 1

Teton County and Jackson Parks and Recreation will host two community open houses at the Teton County Library in the Ordway Auditorium Thursday, March 9th, 5-7 PM & Friday, March 10th, 1-3 PM. These forums aim to collect public comments on...

US Fish and Wildlife Service Begins Status Review of Grizzly Bears

Posted February 13, 2023 1912 0 0

Greater Yellowstone Grizzly delisting recommendation to come from US Fish and Wildlife Service in one year. Last Friday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the commencement of a one-year status review of the health and viability...

Transportation Discussion Will Grow in Coming Year and Beyond

Posted February 13, 2023 390 0 0

In summer, traffic in Jackson Hole is a lot like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but it seems like no one does anything about it. This summer will bring changes to traffic in Jackson Hole. Consider: As usual, tourism will generate...

Meet Our New Community Planning Director, Amy Kuszak

Posted February 13, 2023 492 0 0

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is thrilled to introduce our newest member of the Alliance team, Amy Kuszak, as Community Planning Director Amy has an impressive background for the position, having worked in Teton County in a variety of...

On The Road To A Better Future: Public Forum At The Virginian

Posted February 8, 2023 0 0 0

Let’s Get To The Root Of Our Traffic Problems. The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance just completed an extensive transportation study, analyzing the future of the Highway 22 corridor between the Town of Jackson, Highway 390 and Teton Pass...

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) Elk Depend On Private Property

Posted January 11, 2023 404 0 0

Migrating elk need to cross human boundaries and so will conservation efforts to maintain this iconic species. Written by Kevin Krasnow, Ph.D. A recent study looked to see how much this region’s elk depend on private land. Gigliotti et al...

All 15 SPET Measures Pass With Flying Colors

Posted November 16, 2022 609 0 0

Thank you to Teton County voters for supporting conservation and community character on the 2022 SPET ballot! On November 8, 2022, you – the people of Teton County – sent a strong message: We want to invest in the urgent and long-term needs of...

View The Candidate Conservation Forum

Posted October 27, 2022 534 0 0

Two Part Local Candidate Forum Focused On Conservation Part 1: Jackson Hole Town Council candidates answer conservation focused questions. Recorded October 25, 2022 at The Center For The Arts in Jackson, WY. Candidates left to right: Devon...

Jackson Town Council APPROVES Bear Resistant Trash Ordinance

Posted October 20, 2022 469 0 0

The ordinance will go into effect April 1, 2023, within the Town of Jackson Bear Conflict Zone In the latest of a series of wins for wildlife and community safety, the Jackson Town Council approved a Bear Resistant Trash ordinance last Monday...