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Dec 31, 20242 min read
Old Cutters Preserve Given to Wood River Land Trust - By Eye on Sun Valley
The Wood River Land Trust has acquired Old Cutters Preserve.
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Dec 31, 20242 min read
Land Trust to Open 18th Public Preserve Next Year - By Mountain Express
A private landowner said they donated this 2.5-acre parcel to the Wood River Land Trust to preserve prime wildlife habitat.
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Dec 17, 20246 min read
What is "Sprawl"
" Sprawl " is one of the most common terms used to describe the " unrestricted and rapid expansion of development " at the periphery of a...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Housing Changes Needed to 'Maintain the Soul of the Community,' Experts Say - By Mountain Express
Blaine County's median home price hits $1M, requiring $237K income—303% of area median. Renters need $106K for median rentals.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
'Invested In Our Community': Howard Preserve to Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Saturday - By Mountain Express
Howard Preserve celebrates 20 years with a community picnic Sept. 21, highlighting its growth to 36 acres of trails and wildlife habitat.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Wildfire Brings Challenges, Opportunities to Rock Creek Ranch - By Mountain Express
Restoration is planned at Rock Creek Ranch after the Glendale Fire scorched 4,653 acres, damaging sagebrush, grasslands, and fencing.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
USDA Doles Out $19.4M to Fund Idaho Easements - By Mountain Express
The Nature Conservancy in Idaho receives $19.44M to purchase up to 25 conservation easements, protecting 20,000 acres of land.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
County Approves New-look Quigley Ranch Subdivision - By Mountain Express
Quigley Ranch subdivision approved after public debate. Roads, utilities construction near The Sage School to start soon.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
County OKs Heagle Park River Project, But Denies Funding - By Mountain Express
Heagle Park restoration gets key permits but loses $107,500 in county funds. Aims: reduce flooding, restore habitat, naturalize riverbanks.
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Land Trust Seeks Solutions on Elk-Vehicle Collisions - By Mountain Express
The Land Trust is launching a study to explore ways to reduce vehicle-elk collisions on state Highway 75.
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
What is a "gateway community"?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental planning researchers began to study the challenges experienced by small cities and...
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May 22, 20242 min read
Revamp: Transfer of Development Rights Program
One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.
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May 21, 20243 min read
Wood River Land Trust Intern Feature
This Spring, Wood River High School Senior Piper Green joined the River Program for an 8 week internship. Piper took the time to share...
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May 9, 20241 min read
What is "community planning"?
Community planning welcomes everyone to participate in the land use decisions, projects, and programs that shape where they live. The...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Revamp: Trout Friendly Yard Certification
We are excited to announce that we are revamping the Trout Friendly Yard Certification with new criteria, to be launched in Spring 2025....
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May 6, 20244 min read
Nexus Study: New Development, Employee Generation & Demand for Community Housing
Across all jurisdictions, new market-rate residential development generates the need for more locally affordable housing than it creates....
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May 6, 20247 min read
2024 Wildlife Vehicle Collision Subcommittee
The Wood River Valley community cherishes the beautiful and abundant wildlife of its surrounding mountains and watersheds. The valley...
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