POWJH strongly advocates for government officials to prioritize clean water for our community, environment, and economy. We achieve progress through advocacy with a proven track record of collaborative, legislative efforts that advance water quality action – including key work on revisions to the Teton County Comprehensive Plan, leading the development of the Water Quality Management Planning initiative, and revisions to the Teton County Septic System Regulations. POWJH engages the community in this work through petition and letter-writing campaigns to advance policies that protect, preserve, and enhance water quality.
Advocacy
Advocacy, Community Solutions, Education & Outreach
Clean Water Guide
Date: Ongoing
Status: Current
Protect Our Water Jackson Hole - Clean Water Guide: A Handbook for Protecting and Restoring Teton County's Vital Water Resources
Advocacy
Wyoming State Lands: Glamping Septic Facility Litigation
Date: 2022-2025
Status: Completed
While many raised various objections to the "glamping" geodesic domes on WY State Trust Land on Teton Village Road, POWJH led the legal charge against the facility septic system that threatens human health and Fish Creek.
Advocacy
Hoback Junction Water & Sewer District
Date: Ongoing
Status: Current
In Teton County, the Hoback area in the southern region exhibits the poorest water quality, with nitrate concentrations reaching and exceeding levels hazardous to human health. POWJH board member Robert...
Advocacy, Events
Date: September 23, 2023
2023 Water Symposium Jackson Hole
Date: September 23, 2023
Status: Completed
In September 2023, POWJH hosted our first Water Symposium Jackson Hole to catalyze the future of Jackson Hole’s water. This dynamic gathering brought together elected officials, business leaders, philanthropists, and other thought leaders who attended the invitation-only event and explored how various communities are successfully addressing their significant water quality concerns.
Advocacy
Support the SPET
Date: 2022
Status: Completed
Advocacy
2022 Candidate Conservation Forum
Date: Oct - Nov 2022
Status: Completed
The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance and Protect Our Water Jackson Hole hosted the only candidate forum focused on conservation on October 25, 2022.