The Town’s Sewage Plant, Adjoining Wetlands, & Surface Water Quality
What happens to Jackson’s wastewater after it leaves our homes? This entry breaks down how the Town’s wastewater treatment plant works, the role of wetlands, and what recent monitoring shows about water quality in the Snake River. It’s a clear look at an essential system most of us never see—and why it matters for our community and watershed.
Community Comes Together for the Snake River Headwaters
More than 80 community members gathered for Watershed Connections: A Community Conversation with the Snake River Headwaters Watershed Group. The evening featured a film screening, insights from local leaders, and a lively panel discussion on the future of our watershed. Together, residents, landowners, and partners explored how collaboration is shaping a more resilient Snake River Headwaters.
Read the full event recap and see highlights!
Floating for Science: SRHWG Joins WYACT on the Snake
On July 16th, 12 SRHWG members floated the Snake River with researchers from the University of Wyoming WyACT project (Wyoming Anticipating the Climate-Water Transition). Members witnessed water quality data being collected to examine how variations in water temperature over space and time shape thermal habitats in the Upper Snake River, Wyoming, a critical habitat for the native Snake River Cutthroat Trout.
Streamflows at Near-Record Lows
National Park Service scientists observe near-record low streamflows on the Upper Snake River. Read to learn more.
An Angler’s Perspective
What do healthy trout, early-morning fishing trips, and potatoes have in common? In this Entry from the Field, outfitter Jason “JB” Balogh reflects on a year of unusual weather, the balancing act between farming and fishing, and why coming together can make a difference for Cutthroat trout.