Tincup restoration continues in Star Valley area
Restoration of Tincup Creek on the west side of Star Valley was showcased for state and federal agencies on June 6. Tanner Belknap, Salt River Project Manager for Trout Unlimited, hosted the agencies for a day-long tour of three…
Montpelier Ranger District plans prescribed fire in the Strawberry Canyon area
Project will improve health and resilience of National Forest Lands Starting May 5 through May 31, the Montpelier Ranger District plans to ignite a 503-acre prescribed burn in the Strawberry Canyon area, 15 miles west of Montpelier, ID. Ignition of…
Once again, Trump administration asks western Wyoming foresters to resign
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Warning that future cuts to the federal workforce are inbound, the Trump administration is, once again, asking U.S. Forest Service workers in Jackson Hole — and elsewhere…
Slug Creek Fire burns between Soda Springs and Star Valley
Fire crews in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest responded to the Slug Creek fire burning approximately 20 miles east of Springs on Sunday, October 13. Tow hand crews, various air resources and four engines worked through the day keeping the fire…
Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3, 2024. With a firewood permit purchase, forest visitors will receive the permit, tags, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest terms and conditions handout, and a ranger district…
‘Unethical wildlife viewing’ prompts WGF to relocate area grizzly
According to information released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), the agency coordinated an effort with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate a subadult male grizzly bear on August 26. Information from the WGF stated “the…
Draft EIS out for LVE Crow Creek Pipeline
• Project brings gas supply into Star Valley. SVI Media/Dan Dockstader & C-T National Forest The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Crow Creek Pipeline Lower Valley Energy Project on July 14, 2023….
Natural gas pipeline proposed for Afton/Star Valley
Today the Caribou-Targhee National Forest released its Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement proposing construction of a new twelve-inch or less outside diameter, high-pressure pipeline to provide natural gas to the Afton/Star Valley, Wyoming area. “Our announcement kicks off a formal…
Government spends $2.6M to reduce fire risk on Caribou-Targhee, private lands
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal land managers and nonprofits plan to spend $2.6 million to reduce wildfire risk on national forest and private property in Teton Valley, Idaho, in the next three…
Teton Canyon closed to tent camping after black bear pushing man out of hammock
The following is a news release from the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It is posted here courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. TETON CANYON, Wyoming — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton…