Teton Canyon – A Wild Legacy at Risk

From The Story Group

Thirty-three years ago, the earthen dam holding back the Teton River near Rexburg, Idaho failed, barely one year after its construction. Now, Idaho is looking at rebuilding this dam, once again drowning a wild river canyon and closing off a vital wildlife corridor. Is it worth the billion dollar price tag or are there better ways to meet Idaho's water needs? This video produced by The Story Group examines the arguments.

What Does the Future Hold for the Teton Watershed?

A great post from The Cleanest Line that illustrates how far we've come protecting the Teton River, what's at stake if we don't continue to protect this habitat, and how you can further help the cause.

Patagonia owners Yvon and Malinda Chouinard joined Friends of the Teton River this summer on a trip down a wild stretch of the Idaho waterway. Their trip commemorated a float the Chouinards had taken down the same stretch of river 35 years ago, before construction of the notorious Teton Dam. Unfortunately, the trip was not a celebratory one - Friends of the Teton River's Amy Verbeten explains:

LINK (Via:The Cleanest Line)