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Conservation group challenges State on “glamping” in Jackson Hole

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A local advocacy group says the Wyoming needs to get its poop in a group about a development that is building "glamping" in Jackson Hole The conservation group, Protect Our Water Jackson Hole, or POWJH, filed a petition with the District Court challenging the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for authorizing a commercial wastewater facility the "glamping" operation … [Read more...] about Conservation group challenges State on “glamping” in Jackson Hole

Harmful Cyanobacteria blooms appear in Wyoming waters

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It’s known as blue-green algae and its harmful to horses, livestock and pets, and its blooming in Wyoming lakes. Also known as Cyanobacteria, the algae blooms have been reported around the state since July but more recently in areas near Big Sandy and Brooks Lake. Warmer water temperatures and a lower-than-normal water level is causing the algae growth. Jackson Hole Radio … [Read more...] about Harmful Cyanobacteria blooms appear in Wyoming waters

Wyoming water levels improving

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Water levels at reservoirs in the Upper Snake River Drainage are gradually rising despite the lower-than-average precipitation seen throughout the area. As of Saturday, the system was measured at 60% of capacity overall. Specifically, Jackson Lake is now 38% filled up from 22% in April, and Palisades Reservoir is 59% filled increasing from 39% in April, and Grassy Lake is 100% … [Read more...] about Wyoming water levels improving

Rawlins water tainted

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If you are traveling through Rawlins and Sinclair on I-80, be sure to pack your own food and water. The residents of Rawlins and Sinclair found themselves without municipal water late last week. Schools were closed and so were businesses. Limited water use was approved Sunday for the communities of Rawlins and Sinclair, but the Boil water advisory remained in effect. Residents … [Read more...] about Rawlins water tainted