VALUES

SCIENCE-BASED

We rely on facts and make science accessible and understandable to all.

Collaborative

We are effective and result-focused, knowing that we must all work together to ensure clean water.

Dedicated

Our only priority is to protect and restore water quality in Teton County.

TO SERVE AS A POWERFUL ADVOCATE FOR PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE SURFACE WATERS AND GROUNDWATER IN TETON COUNTY, WYOMING.

Forward Thinking

We stay up to date on current research and offer innovative solutions.

Community Advocate

We educate the public and electeds about best practices for water quality protection and restoration.

A critical initiative toward clean water is moving forward. POWJH has been the driving force behind this historic effort. In January 2022, we launched the Water Quality Master Plan (WQMP) in partnership with Teton County, Teton Conservation District, and the Town of Jackson. Collectively, the Project Team chose Trihydro as the technical consultant to lead the effort, supported by Flitner Strategies for public engagement and stakeholder facilitation.

The WQMP is a comprehensive scientific analysis and implementation plan that will identify known and possible threats to our water resources. It will outline detailed mitigation strategies that provide a clear set of roles and responsibilities for the various local entities that oversee water resources management.

The WQMP will address management of wastewater, drinking water, stormwater and nonpoint source pollution, and water resources for wildlife and recreation. The scope of work also calls for community outreach & education, stakeholder engagement, and public input.

COMPILE AND REVIEW EXISTING WATER QUALITY DATA INFORMATION VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS

CHARACTERIZE IMPACTS ON EXISTING GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER CONDITIONS

CHARACTERIZE IMPACTS ON FUTURE GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER CONDITIONS

Throughout 2022, the Project Team held a series of stakeholder meetings, a Board of County Commissioners workshop, and a Cooperating Agency meeting.

The WQMP process has now moved into its fourth stage — identifying and evaluating mitigation strategies. Trihydro completed a data summary. A final report of findings, including the Vulnerability & Sensitivity Analysis and the Current & Future Conditions report, is under review by the Project Team and will be completed by Summer 2023.

Next steps will then include preparation of a WQMP draft, a public meeting, and a public comment period. The WQMP is scheduled to be completed in January 2024.