With no regard for the comments submitted by the public, Grand Teton National Park has decided to move forward with a plan to renovate the historic 4 Lazy F dude ranch into 15 to 17 seasonal staff housing units. The ranch, located at the convergence of Cottonwood Creek, Ditch Creek and the Snake River, provides exceptional riparian habitat for a variety of species including grizzly bears.
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates is extremely disappointed in this decision, and has serious concerns about what kinds of human and animal conflicts will result.
Read more in Cory Hatch’s News & Guide article, Mike Koshmrl’s News & Guide article, and more information from the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance.