The public is invited to learn about and comment on current efforts to achieve permanent protection for 14 parcels along the Snake and Gros Ventre River corridors in Teton County between the southern boundary of Grand Teton National Park and the South Park Boat Ramp.
These parcels, which total over 1,000 acres, are currently federal public lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Pinedale Field Office. A plan crafted in 2008 recommended ownership of two parcels be transferred to Bridger Teton National Forest, six parcels be transferred to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, and six parcels be transferred to Teton County.
To date, no transfers have occurred while both the National Forest and Game and Fish have decided taking ownership of any of the parcels does not fit with their agencies’ mission and priorities. Consequently, the Teton County Commission has expressed interest in potentially acquiring all of these BLM parcels in order to ensure the wildlife habitat and public recreational opportunities they provide are protected in perpetuity.
A public comment period regarding the proposed divestiture will be open from now until Friday, September 3rd.
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