Feds Buy Kelly Parcel, Conserving Last of Unprotected Land in GTNP
1 day ago · The Kelly Parcel purchase benefits both conservation and education, with proceeds supporting Wyoming's public schools. The land is the gateway to the 200-mile-long Path of the Pronghorn—the longest terrestrial migration route in the Lower 48 states—and connects vital corridors for elk and mule deer migrations spanning hundreds of …
Kelly Parcel now part of Grand Teton park - wyomingnews.com
5 days ago · A drone photo captures an overview of the Kelly Parcel in late September. The critical wildlife habitat is now part of Grand Teton National Park. Kathryn Ziesig/Jackson Hole News&Guide
Grand Teton National Park closes on Kelly parcel
Dec 30, 2024 · For $100 million, one square mile of land now belongs to Teton park — and the American public. Sun hits the Tetons as seen from the Kelly parcel on a crisp, winter morning. The Kelly...
Kelly parcel now part of Grand Teton park | Environmental ...
Dec 31, 2024 · Sun hits the Tetons as seen from the Kelly parcel on a crisp, winter morning. For $100 million, one square mile of land now belongs to Teton park — and the American public.
Government buys Grand Teton National Park land for $100 …
Dec 31, 2024 · The sale of the Kelly Parcel will return approximately $69.6 million into Wyoming's Common School Permanent Fund within the first 10 years, according to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation.
After Decades Of Debate, $100 Million Sale Of Kelly Parcel Is Final
Dec 28, 2024 · The controversial Kelly Parcel land transfer in Teton County is finally complete after decades of negotiations and debate between Wyoming officials and the federal government. Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday that he’s officially certified the sale.
Kelly Parcel sale to Grand Teton National Park complete
Dec 30, 2024 · The Department used $62.4 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), with another $37.6 million in private donations raised by Grand Teton National Park Foundation. All $100 million from the sale will directly benefit Wyoming’s public education system.
Interior Department Announces Permanent Protections for Critical …
Dec 30, 2024 · The Department of the Interior today announced the purchase from the State of Wyoming and permanent protection of the 640-acre Kelly parcel, a picturesque landscape known for mountain views and world-class wildlife habitat within Grand Teton National Park.
Kelly Parcel sale to Grand Teton National Park all but assured …
Nov 8, 2024 · On Thursday, Wyoming decided it will sell a parcel of state land next to Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for $100 million. The five-member State Board of Land Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to approve the sale of the Kelly Parcel to the national park.
KELLY PARCEL PURCHASED AND PRESERVED IN GRAND TETON …
Dec 30, 2024 · The newly conserved land, known as the Kelly parcel, was state school trust land and the largest remaining piece of unprotected land within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park. The area provides critical wildlife habitat and extraordinary open space.