Summer Updates

A Message From Dawn Felchle, Board Chair:

Throughout VARD’s existence, we have seen the number of issues our community has faced grow in tandem with the expansion of our valley. We are able to face these challenges together through your continued support both financially and by exercising your public right to speak before and with your elected officials. Your commitment to being a responsible steward of Teton Valley has been felt over the course of the last 25 years of our organization’s history. Our dedicated staff is committed week-in and week-out to being present at public meetings and stating the facts about critical growth issues impacting every facet of life in Teton Valley. This engagement is done in the  hope and spirit of a shared community to guide our decision makers to move this place we call home forward with responsible growth that will stand the test of time for us all and for those who come behind us.

Whether your area of interest is with agricultural rights, wildlife corridors, utility/infrastructure impacts, affordable housing, or the next 100-lot subdivision, VARD will always be here to shine a light on protecting all that we hold sacred. Our work will never be done. We thank you deeply for making all that we have accomplished together possible and stand ready to advocate for our community for many years to come. Your support during Tin Cup is appreciated.

Many thanks,

Dawn Felchle

Board Chair

DONATE TO TIN CUP HERE

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We hope to see you on Tin Cup Challenge Event Day at the Driggs City Park this Saturday, July 18th from 9 am to 12 pm. This is a day of community that unites Teton Valley! The Tin Cup Challenge inspires collective giving to allow our local non-profits to continue their vital work. VARD's advocacy work to preserve our valley's rural character while facilitating responsible growth is made possible by your Tin Cup contributions! Thank you, thank you!

Interested in what we do? Willing to share your opinions about what responsible growth in Teton Valley means to you? Please stop by our booth and meet our staff and board! We look forward to seeing you there. 

Best,

Niki, Hanna, Rachel & The VARD Board

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In Remembrance of David Page

We lost a friend and colleague in the recent tragic accident on Teton Pass. To us, David was a passionate, effective advocate - dedicated to to inspiring and empowering people to protect America’s wild snowscapes. Please visit Winter Wildlands Alliance HERE to read more about David from our friends at the Winter Wildlands Alliance Team.

Our thoughts are with his family and all his people. Our thoughts are also with the family of the other man who lost his life in the same accident and with the folks recovering from their injuries.

A work session to discuss Teton Pass truck traffic is being planned for early August at the Alta Schoolhouse. We will share details with you when we have them.

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VARD's Objections to the FEIS and Draft ROD

Like many of you, we have submitted our objection to the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Record of Decision from the Forest service re: Grand Targhee Resort expansion. You can read our objection HERE.

Thank you all for showing up in support of our community throughout this project! While the period for comments on the expansion and project-specific amendments has closed, the 60-day objection period for comments related to amendments to the Forest Plan will be open until July 28th. For questions on this project, please contact our office or visit the Forest Service's Grand Targhee Resort project page.

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Pinnacle Peaks News

Teton Valley News published a recap of the Pinnacle Peaks rezone hearing. We deeply appreciate everyone who has been keeping up on this development and for those who have provided public comments—your voice matters. We will continue to track this application and provide updates.