Some senators want the National Park and Forest services to reconsider plans restricting the use of fixed anchors for rock climbing.
Environment
Flooding potential for Teton and Lincoln counties over the next few days
If temperatures warm up quickly and snow melts rapidly, excess water could be a concern, especially in areas with high snowpack.
Northern lights flash over Jackson Hole
Locals witnessed a rare, colorful show Sunday night, and there could be more to come as solar activity ramps up.
Outdoors enthusiasts help keep Jackson less wasteful and more wild
As waste increased in Teton County over the past several years, some local businesses are trying to turn the trend around.
Shed antler hunting season start date could be delayed this year
If the snow melts pretty rapidly and big game starts moving to higher elevations, the start date will probably stay on May 1.
Biologists say hunting Jackson bighorns could help the herd
The Gros Ventre sheep are in the worst conditions researchers have ever seen, yet they’re proposing more hunting tags.
Without agreement among states, federal officials say Colorado River cuts are coming
Record low levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell prompted the federal government to look at how it might impose cuts to keep hydropower generation going at the nation’s largest reservoirs.
BLM proposal would allow conservation leases on public lands
Advocates said the new rules would help protect wildlife habitat, clean drinking water sources and rural economies.
Want to bridge the West’s water divides? Start with fifth graders
“My hope is that they’ll become ambassadors for a healthier way to look at water.”
