THANK YOU FOR ENGAGING!
Comment is now closed for the WQMP.
A presentation before the
Teton County Board of County Commissioners
was held Tuesday, March 12th at 9am
Here is the meeting video
Public comment was taken at that workshop.
If you'd still like to review the draft: You will find the draft WQMP here
or you can click the individual links below.
Thank you again for your input.
You are helping to shape Water Quality Management in Teton County over the next 20 years.
Documents
Teton County is developing a 20-year vision and implementation Water Quality Management Plan that protects surface water and groundwater resources from future degradation and improves water quality where known degradation is occurring. The Plan will address management of wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water, as well as surface and groundwater resources.
Project Partners:
The values of inclusion, transparency, and trust that drive this project align with the county’s values of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Phase 1
Trihydro compiles existing information
December 2021 - July 2022
In-person Public Meeting (with virtual option): May 5, 2022
See recordings under the "Meetings" tab
Phase 2
Vulnerability Analysis
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
In-person Stakeholder Meeting (with virutal option): October 20, 2022
Phase 3
Characterize existing and future ground and surface water conditions
December 2022 – Spring 2023
Virtual Stakeholder meetings (Vulnerability and Sensitivity Analysis discussion): January 24-26
See recordings of each meeting under the "Meetings" tab
Phase 4
Identify Mitigation Strategies
Spring - Summer 2023
Virtual Stakeholder meetings (Mitigation strategy options and selection process): March 21-23
See recordings of each meeting under the "Meetings" tab
Phase 5
Prepare Water Quality Management Plan
Summer 2023- January 2024
In-person Stakholder Meeting (with virtual option): August 29, 2023
Public Comment period: November 15, 2023 EXTENDED TO January 18, 2024
Public Meetings: Teton County Public Library on 125 Viriginian Lane in Jackson, WY
- November 15, 2023 @ 4-5:30 pm --> Draft WQMP presentation
- December 13, 2023 @ 4-6 pm --> Public Meeting with Q&A and public comment
Board of County Commissioners meeting: January or February 2024
Phase 6
Review and incorporate public comment
Present Draft and summary of public comment to the Board of County Commissioners- March 12th at 9am. Additional public comment welcome.
Phase 7
Plan adoption by the Board of County Commission- Spring-Summer 2024
