Greys River Collaborative ready for projects in 2026
Justin Laycock, Greys River District Ranger, and Brett Storey, representing the Greys River Collaborative are gearing up for more work regional work on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. “The Greys River Collaborative is a group of local citizens that have an…
SVI Radio Interview: Greys River Collaborative update
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Game & Fish talks hunting seasons in Star Valley meeting
Wyoming Game Fish representatives gathered public comment on proposed seasons during a Star Valley open house held in the Thayne Community Center, March 19. “We have our hunting season regulations open for public comment and so we have proposed seasons…
Prescribed burns planned for Thursday & Friday in Dry Creek area
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is planning to begin prescribed burning activity in the Dry Creek area east of Osmond on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20. Smoke is likely to be visible from the valley floor. The burn is…
Grover Park will be part of Greys River Collaborative
Plans are coming together for improvements in the Grover Park area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Greys River Collaborative Director Brett Story offered background on the work of the local organization that teams up representatives from the Bridger-Teton National Forest…
Independently Speaking: Effective Timber Management
For the first time in decades, I sense that we are prepared to take another look at effective timber management, both at the national level and at the state level. For years, I have been frustrated by a preservationist approach…
County fire restrictions remain in place, for now
A fire ban remains in effect in Lincoln County, at least for the time being. Removing the restrictions is one of the agenda items for a special meeting scheduled for the Lincoln County Commissioners at 1:00 p.m. this Monday, September…
Forest Service begins road cleanup
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has begun clearing roads and trails north of where the Willow Creek Fire burned, with the initial goal to make it possible for cattle to pass in and out. Some of the trails and roads…
Local Forest Service Rangers respond to fire mitigation concerns
As the Willow Creek Fire has been extinguished south of Smoot, concerns have ignited over suppression efforts performed by contracted workers for the U.S. Forest Service. These concerns arose following a since deleted Facebook video that showed a large…
Willow Creek Fire now 96% contained
The Willow Creek Fire, which was first reported on August 22, is now nearly fully contained according to to the most recent update from officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest. On Wednesday September 10, the fire is being described as…