Grand Teton National Park Foundation Initiatives

INITIATIVES

CURRENT EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT GRAND TETON

Guided by a long-term strategic plan, we work directly with Grand Teton National Park each year to identify special funding needs that expand what can be accomplished with the park’s federal budget. These initiatives are focused, innovative, and impactful, and they have long-lasting benefit to the park and its visitors.

OUR PRIORITIES

PROTECTING WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCES

Changing visitation, land use and development patterns, climate change, and invasive species all threaten to disrupt the sensitive ecological relationships that characterize Grand Teton today. The Foundation supports wildlife and natural resource projects that supplement the park’s finite operating resources and make significant strides toward ensuring the long-term ecological integrity of Grand Teton National Park, as well as its ability to adapt as needs evolve.

ENGAGING YOUTH IN THE PARK

Five programs are creating the next generation of park supporters and conservationists by providing youth with a variety of wilderness experiences. Our Youth Engagement Initiative introduces Grand Teton to a younger, more diverse audience and offers escalating educational and employment opportunities that keep participants actively involved in outdoor recreation as they begin to make lifestyle and career decisions.

PRESERVING CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Foundation’s Cultural Resource Initiative funds priority projects that reflect Grand Teton National Park’s history, foster connections to places, are accessible to visitors, and increase engagement in the park’s cultural treasures. National park and history enthusiasts care deeply about preserving the stories and artifacts that have shaped the Grand Teton visitors know today. Together we are helping to maintain and interpret these cultural resources for generations to come.

IMPROVING VISITOR EXPERIENCES

The Foundation aims to enhance experiences for the park’s visitors by funding programs that increase safety, improve access, and create opportunities so people enjoy their time spent in Grand Teton National Park. As millions of people continue to explore this incredible place every year, it is now more important than ever to provide additional support to renew heavily used areas and increase safety for Grand Teton’s visitors.

SNAKE RIVER GATEWAYS

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the 10th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic designation of the headwaters of the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park Foundation launched a multi-year campaign that will transform three popular river access points—Moose Landing, Pacific Creek Landing, and Jackson Lake Dam. Working in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, Snake River Gateways will address inadequate facilities and environmental damage to better connect people with this magnificent resource.

MORMON ROW

Mormon Row is far more than just a relic of our past. The weathered Moulton barn, standing alone against the Tetons, is one of America's most emblematic images. This barn and the surrounding buildings are the physical remains of the courage, self-reliance, and sense of adventure that underscored Euro-American’s westward expansion. Stories like these help us understand this time period in the valley’s history and also celebrate the enterprising spirit that continues to move our country forward today.

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