1% for the Tetons is currently conducting a major and very important fundraising effort in the Teton area. The Campaign is called "One28" and it is attempting to raise $300,000 for 19 projects proposed by 19 local organizations. Two of my favorites - the Snake River Fund (full disclosure, I am a board member) and Friends of the Teton River - have projects that are part of this campaign. The Drive runs for 28 days - from May 8th until June 5th.
FTR is seeking $12,000 for its Teton Valley Watersmart Schools,which will provide water conservation education for students and teachers in the Teton Valley Community. In essence, the project will design and implement a water conservation curriculum for education professionals involved in local schools.
SRF is seeking $11,000 for its River Ambassador Program. The River Ambassador Program establishes a River Ambassador for the stretch of the Snake River running from Wilson to South Park. The Ambassador will promote responsible use of the river by directing traffic; reducing user conflicts; promoting a code of ethics for river users; collecting pertinent user data; providing education relating to river etiquette, aquatic invasive species, catch and release practices, appropriate wildlife viewing practices, and leave no trace principles. As many of you know, Wilson and South Park are two of the most congested river access sites on the Snake. In my opinion, an ambassador is needed simply to help reduce and mediate user conflicts. The number of incidents at these site are growing every year. The Ambassador program established a few years ago on Teton Pass (to reduce conflicts amongst snowboarders and skiers) has been very successful and serves as a template for this program.
Go to http://www.onepercentforthetetons.org/ to get more information on these projects, the fundraiser, and to make a donation. The fundraiser ends on June 5th. The two projects I highlighted are very worthwhile.
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