Along the Wood River:
Stories and News

Explore the latest news and press releases that highlight our ongoing conservation work and community impact in the Wood River Valley.

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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...

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...

Revamp: Transfer of Development Rights Program

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

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...

What is "community planning"?

Community planning welcomes everyone to participate in the land use decisions, projects, and programs that shape where they live. The...

Revamp: Trout Friendly Yard Certification

We are excited to announce that we are revamping the Trout Friendly Yard Certification with new criteria, to be launched in Spring 2025....

Nexus Study: New Development, Employee Generation & Demand for Community Housing

Across all jurisdictions, new market-rate residential development generates the need for more locally affordable housing than it creates....

2024 Wildlife Vehicle Collision Subcommittee

The Wood River Valley community cherishes the beautiful and abundant wildlife of its surrounding mountains and watersheds. The valley...

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Recent Press Releases

November 25, 2024

Wood River Land Trust's Winter 2024 Newsletter

Wood River Land Trust kicks off winter 2024 with exciting new conservation projects and milestones across the valley.

November 19, 2024

WRLT Addresses Highway 75 Collisions

Wood River Land Trust commissions road ecology team to assess measures reducing wildlife collisions on Highway 75.

June 20, 2024

Community Planning: A Tool For Conservation

Wood River Land Trust launches Community Planning program to manage growth and enhance conservation.

External News Coverage

Housing Changes Needed to 'Maintain the Soul of the Community,' Experts Say - By Mountain Express

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

'Invested In Our Community': Howard Preserve to Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Saturday - By Mountain Express

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

Wildfire Brings Challenges, Opportunities to Rock Creek Ranch - By Mountain Express

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

USDA Doles Out $19.4M to Fund Idaho Easements - By Mountain Express

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

County Approves New-look Quigley Ranch Subdivision - By Mountain Express

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

County OKs Heagle Park River Project, But Denies Funding - By Mountain Express

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

Land Trust Seeks Solutions on Elk-Vehicle Collisions - By Mountain Express

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

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