The Land Trust focuses on stewarding the existing 55,000 acres of conservation 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 visitors 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 responsible development and encourage 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 heritage , 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 originally began as a way to educate and engage donors , past board members