Trumpeter Swans were once thought extinct in the continental US. At least, until a flock was found in Yellowstone, making this region a big reason for the iconic bird’s rebound.
Environment
News Roundup: Teton County voters could put $160 million toward SPET projects; Driggs sued over waste in stream
Plus, the USDA and Wyoming partner to conserve wildlife habitat, and the Jackson real estate market continues to break records.
News Roundup: Staffing shortage could limit snowplow operations; new restrictions on short-term rentals
Plus, the Wyoming ACLU’s quest to educate voters about their rights and a new environmental stewardship handbook for Teton County residents.
Grand Teton National Park restoring native sagebrush to create wildlife habitat
A new report showed Wyoming is home to the largest intact sagebrush habitat in the West. Grand Teton wants to keep it that way.
News Roundup: Avalanche workshop to come to Jackson, program offers savings accounts to preschoolers
Plus, a new report proves the importance of Wyoming’s wildlife migration corridors, and local restaurant Thai Me Up is closing its doors.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, Oct. 7
Catch up on this week’s news about the legacy of Clarene Law, the Jackson fire chief’s retirement and a new collection at Teton County Library.
Jackson Fire Chief Hansen retires, can’t afford to stay in community
Brady Hansen has led Jackson Hole Fire/EMS for the last five years, but now he’s moving someplace he can afford to retire.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, Sept. 30
Catch up on this week’s news about Teton County ballot initiatives, new sagebrush research, a rebrand for the Jackson housing trust and more.
How a cave in Wyoming is helping scientists understand the climate crisis
Rocky Mountain Community Radio spoke with reporter Emily Benson, who wrote about paleoclimate research in the September edition of High Country News.
