TETON CREEK - THE TETON CREEK CORRIDOR PROJECT: PROTECTING A KEY RESOURCE IN THE GYE

As more people move to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), development will continue to affect the region’s ecological health. For 17 years, Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (Valley Advocates) has advocated for responsible growth management in the Teton Valley of Idaho and Wyoming, working to preserve our corner of the GYE. However, we’ve found that focusing on future growth alone is not enough to protect our treasured ecosystem. In addition, our regional community must also work to correct the development mistakes of the past. by Shawn Hill, Valley Advocates for Responsible Development

Paul MoberlyOctober 24, 2018

Lidar – An All-Purpose Tool for Assessing Flood, Landslide, and Fire Hazards

The information gained from the Clearwater Lidar Project has both short-term and long-term benefits across a broad spectrum of disciplines, and encompasses project planning, development, implementation, management, and education outreach. It is truly a phenomenal example of how multiple agencies at local, state, and federal levels can cross disciplines and pool resources for a common goal. by Alison Tompkins, Nez Perce County, Idaho

Paul MoberlyOctober 24, 2018

Is the Military One of Your Planning Partners?

Community partners can be found anywhere we live. Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, or JBER (pronounced JBear), is one of Alaska’s largest employers, and for Anchorage a partner in planning, housing, outreach, and education. Planner Kristine Bunnell participated JBER’s Honorary Commanders Program and discusses how it gave her an opportunity to learn and to share planning knowledge.