WHALES of Teton Valley • Entered by Liz McCane on March 28, 2024
Garnd Targhee Ski Resort expansion meeting
March 5, 2024
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 1.5 |
| Participants | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.5 |
Key Issue: Multiple apply
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Landscape/area: Caribou-Targhee National Forest (WY) (2624739 acres)
Short Description of Activity
The Teton County WY and Teton County ID Boards of Commissioners held a joint meeting to share information and concerns about the proposed expansion farther into the National Forest. The revenue from the resort expansion will benefit Teton Co. WY but most of the socioeconomic impacts will be felt in Teton Co. ID.
Reflection/Evaluation
The draft EIS, after 2 ears of delay, may be released this spring. This will be an advocacy focus for the WHALES at that time, because of potential impacts on wildlife, water supply, population growth and integrity of the nearby Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area.