A second large, lightning-caused fire has forced evacuations and a temporary closure of Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass.
Environment
Teton fungophiles document mushroom species after wet, bountiful season
There’s been a bumper crop of mushrooms in the region. And an effort is underway to document them — the first of its kind in more than 40 years.
EPA weakens water protection rules following Supreme Court decision
The new rules go into effect immediately, and several conservation groups are unhappy with them.
One ‘tool’ in the ‘toolbox’ — a deep dive on conservation easements in Wyoming
A third of developable land is protected under conservation easements in Teton County. What does that look like across Wyoming?
Jacksonites dream big about climate solutions, resiliency
In an effort to draft a town sustainability plan, community members weighed in on how to conserve water, protect vulnerable populations and more.
2003 Yellowstone East fire still evident
The deadly wildfires in Maui are raising questions about the power of wind driven fires.
Wyoming gets hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve stormwater and sewage collection
If stormwater and sewage are properly contained they can wash pollutants, like trash, chemicals, oil, and sediment, into nearby waterways.
What’s underneath the surface in Yellowstone?
New imaging shows the volcanic systems underground, and researchers found a huge eruption isn’t likely anytime soon.
Natural gas pipeline for Teton County customers will go through ‘core’ sage grouse habitat
Officials say harm can be mitigated, but conservationists worry the birds’ mating grounds could still be impacted.
