JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition and Teton Conservation District thank the following lawn care and landscaping professionals for their leadership and commitment to water quality. These businesses are trained to create and maintain quality lawns and gardens while minimizing impacts on water quality and the environment.
Residents can request Trout Friendly maintenance from one of the following 2024 Certified Trout Friendly businesses:
- 3 Creek Ranch HOA
- BlueBird Lawn & Landscaping
- Boreal Property Management
- Cougarscapes Landscaping
- Frederick Landscaping
- Frontier Landscape
- Good Copp Creative
- Lawngevity
- Lunde Lawn Care
- MountainScapes
- PadmaVeda, LLC
- Terrain JH
- Teton Pines Country Club
- Teton Rental
- Tree and Landscape Company
- Valley Landscape Service
- Village Gardener
Growing Interest, Expanded Topics
A record number of businesses certifying as Trout Friendly highlights the continued interest in the Trout Friendly Lawns Program. The April training event drew 50 attendees, including representatives from government, businesses and Clean Water Coalition partner organizations. The event was packed with valuable insights, thanks to presentations from David Lee and Morgan Graham of Teton Conservation District, Lesley Beckworth from Teton County Weed and Pest and our keynote speaker, Dr. Anthony Koski of Colorado State University. Dan and JP Huser from Mountain Town Maintenance discussed maintaining ponds and lakes, while Cody Pitz from the Wyoming Wetland Society shared tips and resources on managing beavers in landscapes.
Teton Valley Community Event
To expand the program and its mission into Teton Valley and to help protect the Teton River watershed, Teton Valley residents are invited to an event on Thursday, June 13th, from 5-7 PM at the Senior Center in Driggs. This event is held in partnership with Teton Conservation District, Friends of the Teton River and Beautifying Our Byways – B on 33. Stop by to learn about local efforts, connect with partners and access resources for landscaping, soil health and weed mitigation.
Follow these Trout Friendly practices to save water and improve water quality. Image courtesy of the Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition.
Want to Certify Your Lawn as Trout Friendly?
The Trout Friendly Landscapers & Businesses program builds upon the success of the residential lawns component of the Trout Friendly Lawns program. Individuals, businesses, HOAs and others can get their lawn or green space certified Trout Friendly here. It’s free and only takes a minute! Look out for Trout Friendly Lawn signs in certified lawns throughout the Summer.
About JH Clean Water Coalition
The Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition is committed to reducing the community’s pollution load to surface and groundwater by engaging individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies in collaborative, science-based programs and initiatives to address the causes of water quality issues. The Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition partners include Teton Conservation District, Trout Unlimited, Teton County Weed & Pest District, Snake River Fund, Friends of the Teton River and Jackson Hole Land Trust. Email Liz Collins at Teton Conservation District, lizc@tetonconservation.org, with questions on Trout Friendly Lawns and other water quality programs.
