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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...
Dec 17, 20246 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...
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...
Jul 26, 20242 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...
May 21, 20243 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...
May 9, 20241 min read


Revamp: Trout Friendly Yard Certification
The Trout Friendly Yard Certification was launched in 2007. Its goal was, and remains, to empower residents throughout the Wood River...
May 6, 20241 min read


2024-2025: Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Subcommittee
Click on the image to download the educational flyer, "Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVC) on State Highway 75." The Wood River Valley...
May 6, 20247 min read
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