Forever Our Valley
The Land Trust focuses on stewarding
the existing 55,000 acres of conserva-
tion property in Teton County, as well
as the Green River Valley Program in
Sublette County and the Wind River
Program in Fremont County. The
organization works hard to educate
and engage the community in their
conservation efforts. “Our message
is consistent and transparent for visi-
tors and residents alike,” says Jenny.
“There is a reason why Jackson Hole
looks and feels so special. While we
aren’t the whole reason for that, we
are definitely a significant part of
it. For the community, we support
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responsible development and encour-
age community members to establish
where they want development to
happen in our growing community.
We want to be part of a solution that
keeps Jackson special and protects our
resources—wildlife, culture and heri-
tage, clean water and air, recreation
opportunities—but also contributes to
quality of life for everyone here.”
The Trust’s education programs,
including the Open Space Council (OSC),
are vital to its mission. The OSC origi-
nally began as a way to educate and
engage donors, past board members