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Teton County, ID. River Use Charette
Teton County invites you to participate in a community charette to discuss potential solutions to address increased recreational use impacts on the Teton River.
A charette is an intense work session where diverse groups of people come together in an innovative, collaborative atmosphere to design possible solutions for the future.
If you are impacted by use of the Teton River or have an influence on management and use of the Teton River you are a key stakeholder. We are inviting your creative engagement at two community charrettes, each 3-hours in length.
In a robust response to our public survey, residents and Teton Valley visitors expressed concern over the increase of recreational impacts on the river ecosystem and the user experience. During the charette, we will share information gathered from local surveys and research on potential solutions assimilated from other communities. Participants will engage in facilitated breakout groups and work sessions to evaluate possible solutions.
Your voice matters and is needed at this engagement.
Initial Teton River Community Charette
November 30th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Virtually via Zoom – REGISTER HERE: https://tetonrivercharrette.eventbrite.com/
Registration for live participation is limited to 100. If you miss out on registration for the live event, we will provide a way for you to view a recording and register your comments.
The date for the 2nd charette will be determined at a later date.
Charette goals include:
- Clarify community stakeholder needs regarding use of the Teton River
- Review and discuss policy options to manage recreational activities on the Teton River
- Discuss additional options to address needs
Please engage in the charette to co-create solutions to address increased recreational use impacts on the Teton River.
Betsy first visited Teton Valley as a 10-year-old from Atlanta, GA, on a family trip west (station wagon and pop-up camper in tow), and knew from that point that the Tetons were amazing and the Rockies were where she wanted to be when she grew up. With a B.A. in Biology and an M.A. in Geography, she enjoyed a career in natural resource management with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service, the last 20 years in Utah and Montana. In 2022, she and her husband Dan started building their home in Tetonia, moving here in 2023, and are enjoying the outdoor joys of the Tetons and getting to know Teton Valley. She enjoys all things outdoors, particularly hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and trying to dabble in bikepacking; loves traveling although finds leaving their senior tabby to be so hard.
Rafe owns and operates Canewater Farm in Victor, Idaho. Rafe studied business at The University of Georgia and organic agriculture at the University of California Santa Cruz. Rafe brings the unique perspective of the local agricultural community to Friends of the Teton River. He is a farmer and a fisherman who views the Teton River as the lifeblood of the community. He advocates for collaboration between agricultural and recreational stakeholders. He is a proud father of two children, Rowan and Emmalou. He and his family sneak away from the farm any chance they can to camp, fish, ski, bike and explore the beautiful mountains and rivers of the area.