“Just 40 years ago, people thought the Colorado River system was just fine. We feel that way now about the Snake. … We should look at the Colorado not as different, but as a harbinger.”
Could studying the fate of water in Glen Canyon and Lake Powell be useful in thinking about the Snake River corridor’s future?
Today’s Top Stories
Panelists discuss importance of strong river community for conservation
JACKSON, Wyo. — On Wednesday evening, three panelists discussed the fate of water in Glen Canyon and Lake Powell, and what lessons can be gleaned for the Snake River corridor’s future. The […]
137 personnel fighting 800-acre Bare Fire
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Bare Fire continues to demonstrate active fire behavior on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF), according to a Friday morning fire update. It was […]
Big Rock Fire 54% contained; BLM river camping closures lifted
HEISE, Idaho — A week after sparking from lightning and quickly raging to more than 2,000 acres, the Big Rock Fire in Heise, Idaho, is now 54% contained, and river camping closures […]
Levee work to begin next week on South Park Feedgrounds
JACKSON, Wyo. — Work in the South Park Feedgrounds area is set to begin next week. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and Teton County announced on Thursday that the improvement […]
Biographer of conservationist George Schaller to talk at Murie Ranch
MOOSE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, August 11, at 5:45 p.m., Teton Science Schools will host Miriam Horn at the Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park for a free “Front Porch Conversation” […]
SNAPPED: Deer fawns are out and about
JACKSON, Wyo. — Check out these spotted pairs! Mule deer fawns are following their parents around the valley, making frequent appearances. Buckrail staffers recently have encountered deer trios near roadsides. The Wyoming […]
WY22 milling, paving work to begin Monday
JACKSON, Wyo. — Heads up, commuters. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced Thursday that it will begin milling and paving sections of WY22 between the Y intersection (with US89) and the […]
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