Strengthening the Snake

The Snake River, a vital lifeline coursing through the heart of Teton County, is facing dynamic challenges that demand innovative solutions. The river’s mainstem faces fluctuating flows ranging from 280 up to 30,000 cfs in a single season, combined with human-driven changes that together result in riverbank erosion and land loss, as well as degraded habitat for native Snake River cutthroat trout.
A new project on the Lower Snake River Ranch has brought together agency partners, ranchers, and community members to strengthen the Snake using natural materials.