Along the Wood River:
Stories and News

Danya Rumore will discuss community-driven solutions for conservation in the Wood River Valley on March 11 at Ketchum’s Community Library.

Job cuts and federal funding freezes under Trump’s administration may impact Blaine County nonprofits relying on government grants.

The Wood River Land Trust has raised $10.5 million toward its $16 million goal to purchase and protect Hailey Hot Springs Ranch, with $5.5 m

Learn how restoring rivers can revive ecosystems in this insightful talk by a top scientist.

Wood River Land Trust invites the public to explore Hailey Hot Springs Ranch, showcasing its conservation efforts and future plans.

Hailey Hot Springs Ranch acquisition aims to protect water resources, wildlife, and climate resilience in the Wood River Valley.

The Wood River Land Trust is launching a $16 million campaign to permanently protect the Hailey Hot Springs Ranch

Wood River Land Trust plans to create $16 million public preserve The Wood River Land Trust has launched a campaign to raise $16 million...

The Wood River Land Trust has acquired Old Cutters Preserve.

A private landowner said they donated this 2.5-acre parcel to the Wood River Land Trust to preserve prime wildlife habitat.

Wood River Land Trust unveils Old Cutters Preserve, safeguarding 2.5 acres of cherished open space.

" Sprawl " is one of the most common terms used to describe the " unrestricted and rapid expansion of development " at the periphery of a...

The Land Trust is launching a study to explore ways to reduce vehicle-elk collisions on state Highway 75.

Heagle Park restoration gets key permits but loses $107,500 in county funds. Aims: reduce flooding, restore habitat, naturalize riverbanks.

The Wildlife Vehicle Collision Subcommittee is commissioning a road ecology team to assess WVC reduction measures on SH75.

Quigley Ranch subdivision approved after public debate. Roads, utilities construction near The Sage School to start soon.

The Nature Conservancy in Idaho receives $19.44M to purchase up to 25 conservation easements, protecting 20,000 acres of land.

Restoration is planned at Rock Creek Ranch after the Glendale Fire scorched 4,653 acres, damaging sagebrush, grasslands, and fencing.

Blaine County's median home price hits $1M, requiring $237K income—303% of area median. Renters need $106K for median rentals.

Howard Preserve celebrates 20 years with a community picnic Sept. 21, highlighting its growth to 36 acres of trails and wildlife habitat.

Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...

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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The Wood River Land Trust announces a new program dedicated to managing growth for conservation: Community Planning.

One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.