Over the past week, there has been significant development with heavy machinery in the Teton Creek corridor as well as the Darby Creek corridor.
Friends of the Teton River (FTR) and Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) were on the ground and looking for county permits for both projects last week as they will have significant effects on the floodplains, riparian habitat, and overall health of the rivers, according to VARD and FTR.
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