Board approves $563,370 for ambassador services, Elk Refuge wait
The board approved $563,370 for ambassador services for three groups and pushed the National Elk Refuge decision to June 11, after members said they need more detail on service gaps and overlaps.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | $750,000 |
| 2025 | $600,000 |
| 2025-05 | $563,370 |
| 2025-06-12 | $754,226 |
| 2026-05-14 | $550,000 |
The board approved $563,370 in ambassador services funding on May 14, splitting the money among Friends of Pathways, Teton Backcountry Alliance, and Friends of Bridger-Teton, while sending the National Elk Refuge request back for more review. In the meeting minutes, board members said they wanted more information on what is already being covered and where duplication might be happening before they vote on the refuge piece. Regular Meeting Minutes: Thursday, May 14, 2026
That split keeps the program on the same basic track as last year, but at a lower total than the 2025 cycle the board approved for FY2026. The funding still runs through the county's strategic partnerships line, and the refuge question is now the one to watch, since the board has already signaled it wants a clearer map of existing visitor-center services before adding another check. Regular Meeting Minutes: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Board Meeting Minutes | minutes |