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The nonprofit responsible for putting ambassadors on the Bridger-Teton National Forest received $600,000 in early May, but only after a fight about whether it was receiving too much taxpayer funding
In a town like Jackson the balance between enjoying outdoor activities and not disturbing the habitats of wildlife can be a difficult one to strike. Many recreators, including locals, do not know proper protocols or how to minimize their effect on the animals. So the time has come to talk about it. Friends of the Bridger Teton will host a forum on Friday to explore the topic of coexistence between recreation and wildlife. Through the lens of science and communication the forum will provide insight from experts and serve as a way for the audience to pitch ideas for resolutions.
A nonprofit organization that raises funds and partners in support of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has brought on a new executive director. Scott Kosiba has been named as the successor to Sarah Walker, who helped launch the Friends of the Bridger-Teton two years ago. Kosiba has a science background, holding a PhD in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University, where his research focused on the impact of slash-and-burn agriculture on forest regeneration in the Amazon rainforest. Heâs also a past employee of the Bridger-Teton, where he worked as a wildlife technician and wilde...