News & Press
Water quality becomes focus in Comp Plan update
A draft update to the 2012 Jackson/Teton Comprehensive Plan is on its way to elected officials for a final review where water quality is sure to be top of mind....
Dog-killing algae investigated in Palisades
The Idaho Department of Environmental quality is investigating the presence of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in a heavily used lake straddling the Idaho-Wyoming state line: Palisades Reservoir.
Board of Health votes to investigate new water regulations
The Teton District Board of Health unanimously approved an investigation into proposed regulations on public water systems. The proposed rules would mandate publication of notices if a public water system...
Editorial: Clean water can’t be taken for granted
Pollution is creeping into Teton County waters, we need to act now. Jackson Hole has a water quality problem. For over 40 years we have known that this was coming,...
Request for Investigation of Elevated Nitrate Levels at the Snake River Mobile Home Park, Public Water System No. WY5600214
September 16, 2020
Comments on Proposed Updates to the 2012 Comprehensive Plan
September 10, 2020 Comments submitted on behalf of Wyoming Outdoor Council, Protect Our Water Jackson Hole, and the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance in response to the Public Review Draft of...
Nitrate warning system sought after Hoback water pollution
District Health Board will consider a system at next meeting to enhance drinking water protections. Water quality advocates Protect Our Water Jackson Hole and Wyoming Outdoor Council are asking public...
Proposal for Rulemaking to Protect Teton County’s Public Water Systems
September 1, 2020 Proposal submitted on behalf of Protect Our Water Jackson Hole and Wyoming Outdoor Council recommending a draft rule for consideration that would require all public water systems...
Wastewater Is Key to Reducing Nitrogen Pollution
June 2, 2016 — Upgrading wastewater treatment plants can dramatically reduce a municipality’s nitrogen footprint. Upgrading wastewater treatment facilities as well as household septic systems can be expensive, but such...
Brooks Lake has noxious blue-green algae
Lake is likely state’s highest-elevation water body to have bacteria advisory. People and their pets have been advised to steer clear of the water due to the WY Department of...