News & Press
E.coli warning sign posted at Fish Creek
The Teton County Health Department announced Friday that a caution sign has been posted near Hunt Bridge on Fish Creek after high levels of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) was...
Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Water Systems in Preston, Pocatello, Rexburg, and Island Park
This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior...
Wyo Dept. of Environmental Quality approves glamping wastewater permit
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday that it has issued Basecamp Teton WYSPV LLC a permit to construct a small wastewater facility at its “glamping” resort south...
County argues state lands bill is unconstitutional
A bill passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2020 that targets development of state lands in Teton County alone is unconstitutional because it does not treat state lands uniformly, county...
Competing water issues at play in Teton County
Recent cuts to Jackson Lake Dam flows highlight a tussle between Wyoming ecological needs and Idaho farmers’ water rights. Officials from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation recently met with residents...
Wyoming reaches agreement with federal government over Jackson Lake Dam flows
After a winter of epic snowfall, the Mountain West is grappling with who gets all the runoff. Wyoming has reached a deal with the Bureau of Reclamation to keep water...
WYDOT contractor was ‘late’ on bridge work stormwater permit
A Wyoming Department of Transportation contractor was “late” getting a stormwater permit for rebuilding the Snake River bridge and a nearby intersection, drawing scrutiny from Teton County water quality advocates....
County will mull new RV dump sites, permitting to address water quality concerns
Should Teton County build new dump stations for RV waste? Take ownership of sewer line connections? Change how it permits development in areas with water quality problems? County officials are...
Judge Owens grants water advocates win against glamping, Wyoming DEQ
Responding to a lawsuit from Protect Our Water Jackson Hole against the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, the 9th Judicial District granted the Teton County water quality advocates a stay...
Construction halted on wastewater facility connected to “glamping” site on state trust lands
Construction of a wastewater facility at the headwaters of the Fish Creek watershed on Wyoming State Lands has been halted due to a stay issued by the court. The facility...