Afton tracking the Intermittent Spring system
• Town maintains integrity of the water source. For now the Intermittent Spring continues to flow and there are no problems with the infrastructure associated with Afton’s main source of culinary water in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The site…
Community Comes Together for Suicide Awareness Walk in Afton
• Local Event Highlights Mental Health Awareness and Support in the Fight Against Suicide On Saturday, September 28, the scenic Intermittent Spring in Afton served as the backdrop for a meaningful suicide awareness walk, organized by local advocate Cassie…
(Photos) Intermittent Spring Rock Slide
A rock slide that occurred in late May has partially covered the intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide prompted the Bridger-Teton National Forest to implement a closure of the path from the picnic table area…
Rock slide occurs at mouth of Intermittent Spring
*Note: An update to this story has been provided and can be found by clicking here.* A large rock slide has occurred on top of the historic Intermittent Spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide occurred “earlier…
SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 10: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Aug. 24: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Swift Creek slide muddies the waters for Salt River anglers
One person watching the weeks of muddy waters flow into Star Valley’s main river is avid angler and writer Paul Stauffer. No person knows more about the history of Star Valley’s waterways than the author of A History of Fishing…
Town of Afton monitoring the mud slide in Swift Creek Canyon
◆ Mayor commends public works director The Town of Afton will continue to monitor a slide in Swift Creek Canyon in the coming weeks after initially clearing it with trackhoes. The slide backed up heavy water flow from spring runoff,…
EPA will hold hearing on Afton Spring September 27
◆ Public comment opened September 1; Public meeting September 27. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing in Afton on the community’s municipal water source, the Intermittent Spring Tuesday, September 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m….
Lancaster retires from Town of Afton as Water and Sewer Utilities Director
◆ A track record of nearly perfect water and great relationships are the highlights of his career. After 25 years of service to the Town of Afton, Larry Lancaster has chosen to retire as Water and Sewer Utilities Director. Among…