Please consider signing on to the below letter.  The National Wild and Scenic Snake River is a treasured resource that needs public support.  Currently there are conversations in Washington DC, where the Bureau of Reclamation would like to reduce water flows that would severely impact fisheries and other wildlife.   Help to prevent mass fish and other animal die off by signing today.  

Sincerely, Taylor Phillips Small Business Owner Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures 

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The Honorable Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
We, the undersigned concerned citizens and business interests—whose success is dependent on tourism, which revolves around nature and wildlife populations of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE)—are writing to express our deep concern regarding the proposed significant reduction of flows from Jackson Lake Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). We share the concerns expressed by the State of Wyoming regarding the detrimental resource impacts to the National Wild and Scenic Snake River and its fishery should flows from the dam be reduced to any level below 280 cubic feet per second.
We are concerned not only about what this means for our watershed, the species who depend on it, and those who come to visit, but also for tomorrow and generations to come. If we allow this to happen now, what will the future of the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), and tourism look like? Please ensure that minimum flows of 280 cfs are released from Jackson Lake Dam throughout the duration of the spring 2023 flow reduction period and into the future for the following important reasons.
1.     THIS WATER BELONGS TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC - Though the BOR has stated otherwise, the water in question, and the natural resources and wildlife it supports, belong to our entire country.  Over 3.5 million people visit GTNP to experience a part of one of the largest intact temperate ecosystems left on Earth. Countless visitors and photographers from around the world seek out the Oxbow Bend for its scenic views, iconic mountain reflections and unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. Without adequate flows, the Oxbow dries up, driving animals away, disappointing visitors who are on a “once in a lifetime” trip, and decreasing the overall scenic and ecological value of the area. 
2.     PRESERVATION OF ECONOMIC VALUE IS CRITICAL – Wyoming’s superlative wildlife brings in thousands of visitors each year—visitors who explore our parks, stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, enjoy our recreation services, and shop in our communities. Our economy depends on tourism, and tourism depends on our wildlife. If releases are reduced to any level below 280 cfs, the minimum instream flow determined by Wyoming Game and Fish Department research, a range of businesses (hotels, guides, rafting, fly-fishing, restaurants, outfitters) will feel the economic impact.
3.     WE DESERVE A STABLE FUTURE – With changing weather patterns and more obvious impacts of climate change, we know water management issues will rise to the forefront more regularly. However, we refuse to fight this same battle year after year to protect one of the most intact native trout fisheries in the Lower 48. Thus, we demand a stable future as it pertains to water rights. We understand the pressures facing the BOR, but we ask that they work more collaboratively with us, additional stakeholders, and state and federal agencies to ensure that minimum flow requirements for a healthy fishery and aquatic resource are met.
Ecologically sound water management is critical to protecting our natural resources, our economy and our unique array of wildlife so we ask you, the Secretary of the Interior to help us create a vision of a sustainable future for our region, and to provide us with guarantees for long-term protection so that this type of poor management and politically-motivated water grab won’t happen over and over again.
Sincerely,     
       Concerned citizens and business interests across the United States of America