It is you who is being challenged to make the voluntary program successful. THE NEED Recreation use is exploding in the Jackson Hole area. This is especially apparent in the Snake River Canyon where up to 4,000 people a day are using a narrow 9 mile long river corridor. We must protect the wildlife and fish habitat and provide basic sanitation, maintenance and safety services. With National intrests lying in less government spending, federal funding is declining and increases are not likely.
Donations are an investment in public lands to ensure they recieve proper care.
Donations will provide needed services without more government intervention. Donations will defer the need for manatory fees and an overall permit system. Donations provide a means for people to give something back to the public lands that have enriched their lives. Annually, the Forest will solicit input on what you think should be the highest priorities for use of donated funds. Based on this input, the Forest will present a proposed line item budget to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.