Buckrail Daily: Irrigation restrictions approved // Teton Valley burn ban // Invasive mussels intercepted

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“All three functions of water — irrigation, household use and fire suppression — come out of the same wells.”

Town Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance requiring all properties connected to the Town’s public water supply to limit irrigation through October.

Today’s Top Stories

New rec center sauna complete; expected to open Wednesday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation released a statement on Tuesday announcing the opening of the Community Recreation Center’s new sauna this week. According to the press release, the newly […]

Teton Valley burn ban effective immediately until September 30

DRIGGS, Idaho — The office of Driggs, Idaho, Mayor August Christensen released an announcement on Tuesday detailing a countywide burn ban effective immediately through September. Teton County (Idaho) has implemented the ban […]

Town passes emergency ordinance to reduce irrigation, conserve water

JACKSON, Wyo. — Effective Monday, July 21, Town Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance requiring all properties connected to the Town’s public water supply to limit irrigation use. The ordinance, which is […]

BTNF reports high spread potential for new Travis Lake Fire east of Smoot

SMOOT, Wyo. — The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) announced a wildland fire burning on Monday evening. BTNF posted to social media that firefighters are responding to the Travis Lake Fire in the […]

GTNP: Boat carrying invasive mussels stopped at check station

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — A boat carrying quagga mussels was stopped at an aquatic invasive species (AIS) check station recently by a Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) technician, according to a […]

Library, Womentum host free talk with women’s rights advocate

JACKSON, Wyo. — On Wednesday, July 23, Teton County Library (TCL), in collaboration with Womentum, is hosting Paths to Power: Lessons from American Women in History, a free conversation about how women […]

SNAPPED: Reader spots golden eagle taking flight

JACKSON, Wyo. — Look at that bird go! Buckrail reader Elise Campbell snapped this impressive shot of a golden eagle taking off at the South Park feedgrounds. Golden eagles are named for the […]

Yellowstone’s summer youth program in its 37th year

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — For the 37th consecutive summer, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) is offering its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a monthlong program that allows teen enrollees and staff the opportunity to […]