Water quality

Teton County has proposed changes to current small wastewater facility regulations and is inviting the public to learn more about the draft regulations before the 60-day public comment period ends. Teton County Engineering staff will present information on proposed changes to the regulations during a virtual meeting scheduled today at 6:00 pm via a Microsoft Teams link. Staff … [Read more...] about County wastewater discussion tonight

At least one home just off the Snow King Extender was evacuated about 10:00 am Sunday after water rushed over the top of a town storage tank near the top of Snow King’s Alpine Slide triggering mudslides down the hill. Damage from the mud is still being assessed but the home was surrounded by mud and debris. There is no word about what caused the tank to overflow. … [Read more...] about Water tank leak starts mudslides

Governor Mark Gordon yesterday addressed growing concerns about water supplies downstream from Wyoming – specifically as it pertains to the Colorado River Compact. In the past years of drought, more water is being drawn down from reservoirs up and down the Colorado River system. Wyoming, being at the headwaters of the rivers that flow into the system, has been challenged in … [Read more...] about Gordon has water worries

Friends of the Teton River's cost-share well water test kits are currently available for a drastically reduced cost. Grants from The Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Silver Star Communications make this cost-share program possible, with $80 well water test kits available for only $46. Kits are available for purchase through the Friends of the Teton River website or at … [Read more...] about Well water test kits available in Teton Valley

As of June 14th, all the remaining snow at Grand Targhee Snow Tel station had melted marking the earliest date on 1989-2020 record that this watershed Snow Water Equivalent reached zero. According to the Henry’s Fork Foundation, precipitation is 76% of average for the water year, and Teton Valley is classified as abnormally dry to moderate drought. Draft of Island Park … [Read more...] about Water going fast