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October is Firewood Month!
October is Firewood Month! Did you know every person who uses the Bridger-Teton National Forest plays a vital role in protecting the forest land we all love? Enjoying a campfire at the conclusion of a day’s activities could bring some unintended consequences. Invasive and destructive pests can be transported inside of firewood that is brought in from out of the area.
Proudly a Trout Friendly Program Partner
We are proud to be a Trout Friendly Program Partner with the Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition. This program is designed to be simple for residents and landscaping professionals to implement. When our participants commit to this program they are improving our water quality for the health of all the plants, insects, fish, wildlife and humans that rely on clean water. We now have over 100 residents, businesses and public parks that have committed to these practices.
Meet our Team: Meta Dittmer
Meta Dittmer Job Title: Communication and Education Program Coordinator Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? Born and raised in Berkeley, CA.Worked as a Park Ranger in Yellowstone National Park for 3 seasons and fell in love with western WY.
TCWP Request for Bids (NOW CLOSED)
Teton County Weed and Pest is putting out a Request for Bids for roof replacement, electrical upgrades, building insulation, energy efficiency, interior flooring and interior painting. Our building is 4,123 sq ft. at 7575 South Highway 89, Jackson, WY 83001.Opportunity to walk through the TCWP office building on Thursday, July 16th at 10:00 am.
Meet our Team: Mikenna Smith
Mikenna Smith Job Title: Lab & Insect Program Coordinator / Entomologist Where were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? I grew up in Salt Lake City and did my undergraduate there. For grad school, I moved to Germany and thought about staying in Europe permanently, but a few months before graduation I knew I was missing the mountains and open space of the West too much.
Meet our Team: Mark Daluge
Name: Mark Daluge Job Title: Assistant SupervisorWhere were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County?Madison, WI. SkiingWhat has been the most unexpected/difficult part of your job and why?Learning to fly a drone to spray weeds.What has been the most rewarding part of your job or a favorite project you've been a part of and why?Cheatgrass. It grows where it is hard to treat and expands extremely rapidly!
Meet our Team: Erika Edmiston
Erika Edmiston Job Title: District SupervisorWhere were you born/raised and what brought you to Teton County? I was born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming. I grew up fishing, hunting, camping, backpacking, water skiing and enjoying all of the outdoor activities available to us. I came to Teton County to work as a seasonal crew member for Teton County Weed and Pest while still in college.
Weed of the Month: Spotted Knapweed
Spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) is blooming and suddenly seems to be everywhere. It’s grey-green wiry foliage help it blend into surrounding vegetation until its pink flowers appear. Then suddenly we see the vast extent of its infestation.
PlayCleanGo Partner: Scenic Safaris & Mad River Trips
Teton County Weed and Pest District wants to applaud the efforts of our PlayCleanGo partners in the valley. PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks® is a nationwide outreach campaign made up of passionate outdoor enthusiasts (individuals and businesses) working tirelessly to protect our natural resources.