Wildlife, tribal concerns delay Grand Targhee expansion review

Forest Service identifies issues

The U.S. Forest Service says wildlife concerns and tribal concerns are holding up consideration of an expansion at Grand Targhee Resort.

The agency’s statement places both issues at the center of the delay. It does not describe the expansion as approved, and the concerns remain part of the review process.

What the delay means

The Forest Service’s position indicates that the expansion cannot move forward while those concerns continue to be considered. The statement does not establish a final decision on the proposal.

Wildlife effects and tribal interests are separate considerations, but both are affecting the same federal review. Any next step would come through that process.

What happens next

The Forest Service will remain the key federal agency involved in reviewing the proposal. The expansion’s status will depend on how the agency addresses wildlife and tribal concerns.

Teton Valley News reported on the Forest Service’s position. No final approval or denial is identified here.