Valley Advocates for Responsible Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Teton Valley, Idaho. We are a citizens’ group working to shape policy, guide development, and provide outreach to preserve natural resources, protect rural character, and promote vibrant communities in Teton Valley through civic action.
Southern Gateway to Driggs
November, 9 2023
The Scenic Corridor and southern entrance to Driggs is on the chopping block. With 8 subdivisions pending in this area alone, the impacts that would come with this scale of development, in this location, are extraordinary.
Slow your roll, bulldozers! Devastating Impacts to Three Local Creeks in Two Weeks
November, 1 2023
Read our ED's Opinion piece in this weeks papers.
Three Creeks, Three Devastating Cases of Destruction!
October, 30 2023
EMAIL OUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Teton County Board of County Commissioners carved out time during their meeting on Monday to hold an open discussion about the recent destruction to Darby, Dry, and Teton Creeks. Friends of the Teton River (FTR) and VARD were able to voice our concerns and suggest urgent next steps that included, but were not limited to, a contact list of who’s who for rapid response when destruction is occurring and an emergency ordinance moratorium on any and all development in riparian areas.
Full Agendas: Development Updates
October, 9 2023
After the 9/12 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting ended early, many agenda items were moved to the upcoming October 10th meeting. These hearings on top of the regular meeting - 7 hearings in total - will make for a long evening. This PZC meeting will follow the rescheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting that will be held (all day) on the same day.
More subdivision proposals headed our way...
September, 8 2023
This is the 4th large subdivision proposed in the County that has been denied since March.
Your support during Tin Cup season has been overwhelming!
August, 30 2023
Tin Cup 2023 was our most successful year yet!
Development Map
We actively track development in all jurisdictions of Teton Valley (Driggs, Victor, Tetonia, Alta, Teton County Idaho, and Teton County Wyoming). This is a constantly evolving, interactive database, and we do our best to keep the information current and correct. We are excited to announce that Teton County GIS now has an interactive "Pending Subdivision" layer on their map. Visit our Development Map page for more info...
Development Map
We actively track development in all jurisdictions of Teton Valley (Driggs, Victor, Tetonia, Alta, Teton County Idaho, and Teton County Wyoming). This is a constantly evolving, interactive database, and we do our best to keep the information current and correct. We are excited to announce that Teton County GIS now has an interactive "Pending Subdivision" layer on their map. Visit our Development Map page for more info...
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