Trees creating a "strainer" in high water
The Bureau of Reclamation has put out an advisory starting immediately through the next 48+ hours due to unexpected large releases out of Jackson Lake Dam.
They reportedly, might be forced to pass inflows!
Be safe and aware!!!
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Filed under: Snake River Fund News, Watershed News on June 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
David Cernicek
Wyoming Forest Service Staff Named River Manager of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Nan Stinson (307) 276-5826
DATE: May 18, 2010
Jackson, Wyo. –David Cernicek, of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District, was recognized with the prestigious River Manager of the Year award from the River Management Society (RMS). Cernicek is the Natural Resource Specialist and River Manager for the Bridger-Teton’s popular Snake River Canyon, and a myriad of Wild and Scenic eligible and designated streams and rivers across the Forest.
Cernicek joins only two…
Filed under: Watershed News on May 25th, 2010 | Comments Off
Spring boating season is here, and many supporters of the Snake River Fund already are away on river trips around the West.
Quagga mussles on a boat prop
The Fund would like to draw your attention to a new regulation enacted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Starting April 15, all boat owners must purchase a decal to help the state prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels.
These non-native invaders can…
Filed under: Watershed News on April 9th, 2010 | Comments Off
by Lauren Furtney, Cowboy State Free Press Reporter
Didymo
“Like Godzilla coming out of the sea of Japan ready to eat Tokyo” was how Sen. Kit Jennings, R-Natrona County, described the invasive mussels that are being addressed in the Aquatic Invasive Species Act.
These invasive species have been one of the leading topics of concern in this legislative session as legislators have worked on strategies to keep the mussels out of Wyoming’s waters. House Bill 18 outlines methods of controlling water entries, state borders, and boat inspections to…
Filed under: Watershed News on March 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »
(Recreated with permission from jhunderground.com)
The yellow outline marks the 144-acre inholding called "River Bend Preserve." At left is the Snake River Sporting Club. Public land separates the two. Click to enlarge.
By Jim Stanford, jhunderground.com, on December 23, 2009
Dick Edgcomb, developer of two failed golf and resort projects in the Snake River Canyon, is seeking approval from the Forest Service that could lead to construction of up to 77 homes on another piece of his riverfront property.
Edgcomb has applied for a road…
Filed under: Watershed News, Wild & Scenic News on December 30th, 2009 | No Comments »
The addition of the Snake River to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was cause for two public celebrations.
Scott Bosse talks about the Fund during the "Legends" dinner.
In July, the third annual “Legends of the Snake” float trip brought together many of the pioneers of the rafting and fly fishing industry who were integral in the campaign to protect the Snake headwaters. More than 120 guests floated the river on a perfect summer evening to the Barker-Ewing camp below Wilson for dinner, music…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News, Watershed News, Wild & Scenic News on December 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Resevoir Levels
Temperatures are soaring in Jackson Hole, and the runoff is about to begin surging down the Snake River.
Last Thursday, Mike Beus of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave an overview of the operation plan for Jackson Lake Dam. In the last few weeks, the bureau has been preparing for flood control, bracing for a second straight year of high runoff.
Beus projects that the Snake will peak around June 8 or 10, at a level comparable to last year. Releases from the dam should reach about 6,000…
Filed under: Watershed News on May 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Angler spraying off a drift boat to prevent aquatic invasives from being transferred.
The Snake River Fund continues to take a leadership role in combating the spread of invasive species. This marks the third year of the Fund’s drive to educate the public and help coordinate policy to protect our pristine resource.
Assisting us in this effort is the formation of a region-wide working group with all of the agencies charged with managing the watershed, as well as nonprofits and businesses such as Trout Unlimited, Patagonia and High Country Flies.…
Filed under: Snake River Fund News, Watershed News on February 24th, 2009 | No Comments »
WYDOT's proposed "5-Lane Alternative"
Join us in commenting on the proposed rebuilding of Highway 89 and the South Park river access and bridge.
5 p.m., February 26 at Jackson Hole High School
“The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to improve U.S. 26/89/189/191 in Teton County, Wyoming. The seven-mile Study Corridor is located south of the Town of Jackson, from milepost (MP) 148.6 in the north to MP 141.4 to the south. The Snake River parallels the highway through much of…
Filed under: Watershed News on February 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
Jackson Hole News & Guide Article
By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Chip Gerdin investigates a fallen tree blocking much of the Snake River near Taco Hole on Monday. Several government agancies responded and cleared the snag while the river was closed. PHOTO COURTESY LINDSEY OVERSTREET
A large tree that became wedged across the Snake River just below the “Taco Hole” in the Snake River Canyon forced Bridger-Teton officials to close the river Monday while Star Valley Search and Rescue worked to dislodge the snag.
Bridger-Teton officials announced the…
Filed under: Watershed News on September 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
