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Commissioners amend and approve county comments on Bridger‑Teton 'need for change,' public commenters call for more outreach

Teton County Board of Commissioners · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented draft cooperating‑agency comments on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest 'need for change' document; the board amended language to better highlight legal/regulatory changes and unanimously approved the letter. Environmental groups and the Water Quality Advisory Board urged more public engagement and additional workshops.

County staff presented an overview letter to the Bridger‑Teton National Forest on March 9 as part of the cooperating‑agency review of the Forest’s 'need for change' document, a prelude to the NEPA process. Chris Colligan, Public Works project manager, told commissioners the notice of intent that will begin the formal NEPA sequence is anticipated by the end of the year and that cooperating agencies will have the opportunity to review subsequent documents (wild & scenic eligibility and…

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