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| The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance works to ensure that human activities in the valley are in harmony with the area’s irreplaceable wildlife, scenic and other natural resources. Through the support of our members, we have taken on the difficult issues that have threatened the unique resources and character of Jackson Hole since 1979. |
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| Threats
to our Public Lands: What
would Jackson Hole be like without Grand Teton
National Park, the National Elk Refuge and
our surrounding national forests? Without protection,
our most recognized vistas and cherished natural
resources would undoubtedly have been overcome
by development, industrial use and other pressures.
Yet threats to our public lands remain. Issues
include the rapid growth of motorized recreation,
oil and gas leasing and energy development,
timber harvests, cattle grazing and land exchanges. |
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| Smart Growth and Development: While public land constitutes 97 percent of the land in Teton County, the privately owned portions hold enough development potential to significantly affect our quality of life, as well as the survival of many wildlife species. With an ever-growing number of development proposals occurring in the valley, we work to minimize environmental impacts and forward a “Grow Slow; Grow Smart” community planning strategy. |
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| Preserving
Wildlife: Without
Jackson Hole’s diverse and abundant wildlife,
this would be just another resort town. The
valley’s wildlife are an integral part
of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – the
largest temperate ecosystem remaining in the
world. The Conservation Alliance works to ensure
proper land use planning and responsible development
to minimize human impacts on wildlife. |
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| Protecting Waterways and Fisheries: Jackson Hole’s crystal clear rivers, streams and lakes provide beautiful scenery, recreation, and critical wetland and riparian habitat for wildlife. Protective efforts include pushing for Wild & Scenic River designations, promoting sensible Snake River Corridor management, rehabilitating portions of the Snake River that have been altered by manmade dams and levees, and ensuring that highway construction work has minimal impacts on adjacent rivers. |
