Our Impact

We’re proud of the work we have done to help visitors enjoy, learn, and steward this beautiful place. Below are some of the ways we celebrate and tell our story.

2020 Impact Report

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2019 Impact Report

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2018 Impact Report

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“At a time when funding for our local public land agencies is critical, I am proud of Grand Teton Association as it continues to adapt to provide enduring support for its partners.”

Nick Delmolino
GTA Board Chair
Director of Advancement, Teton Raptor Center

SUSTAINING PROJECTS

SUSTAINING PROJECT

Grand Teton Guide

Partnership: Grand Teton National Park

The Grand Teton Guide offers vital information to every visitor of the park. GTA helps produce these comprehensive guides to provide year-round single and multi-day visitors with up to date information on natural history, visitation considerations, and scheduled events. The Grand Teton Guide continues to be one of the best ways to reach everyday visitors and enhance their park visit. In 2020, GTA printed and distributed 250,000 copies of the Grand Teton Guide, 10,000 backcountry guides, and 7,000 Junior Ranger Booklets and Badges to national park visitors.

SUSTAINING PROJECT

Elk GPS Collar Research

Partnership: National Elk Refuge

Grand Teton Association continued its partnership with the National Elk Refuge by providing funds to purchase GPS collars for cow elk in order to provide important location information. Elk location data collected from the collars help wildlife managers map elk movement and habitat use, design hunting seasons to meet objectives, monitor the effects of wolves on elk density, and evaluate the effects of elk density on potential disease transmission.

SUSTAINING PROJECT

BTNF Forest Friends Ambassador Program

Partnership: Bridger-Teton National Forest

Sponsored by Grand Teton Association, Friends of the Bridger-Teton became a freestanding 501(c)3 in 2019. Through education and community mobilization, Friends of the Bridger Teton partners closely with the BTNF staff to address increasing visitor use at areas like Spread Creek, Toppings Lake, and Shadow Mountain through signage, a volunteer camping ambassador program, and other infrastructure supports.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

2020

Supported Interpretive Programming

Partnership: National Elk Refuge

Supported interpretive programming on the National Elk Refuge by funding three Naturalists, who hosted 1,500 participants for programming both on and off-site.

2020

Enabled Cultural Programming

Partnership: Grand Teton National Park

Enabled cultural programming in the national park in the form of the Guest Artist Program, one of the only cultural programs to run in 2020.

2020

Educated Visitors

Partnership: Bridger-Teton National Forest

Educated visitors through volunteers at the Snake River, helping it lead the nation with its river operations-COVID-19 safety standards.

2020

National Elk Refuge Employee Housing

Partnership: National Elk Refuge

With GTA support, the team at the National Elk Refuge relocated and renovated a donated house through a partnership with Shacks on Racks to provide housing for permanent employees.

2020

Support for the Snake River Stays Strong

Partnership: Bridger-Teton National Forest

2020

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported the National Elk Refuge

Partnership: National Elk Refuge

GTA Contribution: $14,281

In 2020, GTA was awarded a Paycheck Protection Program loan of $273,861. 51% of this loan was directed to our agency partners, including $14,281 for the National Elk Refuge.

2020

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported Grand Teton National Park

Partnership: Grand Teton National Park

GTA Contribution: $92,396

In 2020, GTA was awarded a Paycheck Protection Program loan of $273,861. 51% of this loan was directed to our agency partners, including $92,396 for Grand Teton National Park.

2020

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported Bridger-Teton National Forest

Partnership: Bridger-Teton National Forest

GTA Contribution: $32,284

In 2020, GTA was awarded a Paycheck Protection Program loan of $273,861. 51% of this loan was directed to our agency partners, including $32,284 for Bridger-Teton National Forest.

OUR IMPACT

2019

Spreading Teton Creativity Throughout the World

Mountain towns often have a way of attracting fiercely independent creatives, and Jackson Hole is no exception. Grand Teton Association began to take note of the many local artists in the area, and to envision what it would look like to bring their creativity into their retail locations. Not only would this be more environmentally friendly, it would also support and help boost the local “makers” economy.

GTA’s Sustainability Efforts

GTA steps up their environmental efforts.Part of the privilege of supporting the vibrant future of this incredible landscape means that GTA’s daily decisions have a great impact on the long term health of the area. GTA takes their stewardship role of this place very seriously.

Telling our Story Through the GTA Brand

For over 80 years, Grand Teton Association (GTA) has supported the educational initiatives of its agency partners by contributing 100% of sales profits from its retail locations. In 2019, GTA began working with local marketing and creative agency, Cultivate. These efforts identified an opportunity to increase organization impact by clarifying GTA’s mission and strengthening its organizational brand. GTA firmly believes that when visitors better understand the positive impact their purchase has in support of public lands, they would choose a GTA retail location over other businesses.

OUR IMPACT

2019

Spreading Teton Creativity Throughout the World

Mountain towns often have a way of attracting fiercely independent creatives, and Jackson Hole is no exception. Grand Teton Association began to take note of the many local artists in the area, and to envision what it would look like to bring their creativity into their retail locations. Not only would this be more environmentally friendly, it would also support and help boost the local “makers” economy. Read More

2019

GTA’s Sustainability Efforts

GTA steps up their environmental efforts.Part of the privilege of supporting the vibrant future of this incredible landscape means that GTA’s daily decisions have a great impact on the long term health of the area. GTA takes their stewardship role of this place very seriously. Read More

2019

Telling our Story Through the GTA Brand

For over 80 years, Grand Teton Association (GTA) has supported the educational initiatives of its agency partners by contributing 100% of sales profits from its retail locations. In 2019, GTA began working with local marketing and creative agency, Cultivate. These efforts identified an opportunity to increase organization impact by clarifying GTA’s mission and strengthening its organizational brand. GTA firmly believes that when visitors better understand the positive impact their purchase has in support of public lands, they would choose a GTA retail location over other businesses. Read More

Our Impact

2020 Impact Report

2019 Impact Report

2018 Impact Report

“At a time when funding for our local public land agencies is critical, I am proud of Grand Teton Association as it continues to adapt to provide enduring support for its partners.”

SUSTAINING PROJECTS

Grand Teton Guide

Elk GPS Collar Research

BTNF Forest Friends Ambassador Program

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Supported Interpretive Programming

Enabled Cultural Programming

Educated Visitors

National Elk Refuge Employee Housing

Support for the Snake River Stays Strong

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported the National Elk Refuge

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported Grand Teton National Park

Paycheck Protection Program Funds Supported Bridger-Teton National Forest

OUR IMPACT

Spreading Teton Creativity Throughout the World

GTA’s Sustainability Efforts

Telling our Story Through the GTA Brand

OUR IMPACT

Spreading Teton Creativity Throughout the World

GTA’s Sustainability Efforts

Telling our Story Through the GTA Brand

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