Jackson Hole Airport Board members and Airport administration welcomed leaders from across Wyoming and the public to take part in a ribbon cutting for their recently completed state-of-the-art stormwater filtration system.
In partnership with the Teton Conservation District, the Airport Board approved a $2.5M investment in protecting water quality and continuing their legacy of environmental stewardship. As the only airport operating in a National Park, their commitment represents values of the Airport Board, surrounding community and the region’s many annual visitors.
JH Airport Board was delighted to host Governor Mark Gordon, Assistant Secretary for the Department of Interior’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rob Wallace, Grand Teton National Park Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, as well as several state legislators and local leaders to unveil the stormwater system at the Airport.
“It is exciting to have this airport, which is such a critical part of Wyoming’s economy, but also such a critically important part of Jackson Hole and its National Parks take a real leadership role in making sure they did the responsible thing going forward,” said Governor Mark Gordon. “May this lead the way in something that is going to be incredibly important for aviation in the future.”
“JH Airport Board seeks out great partnerships and today we have an opportunity to witness another one of those with the Teton Conservation District,” remarked Assistant Secretary for the Department of Interior’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rob Wallace. “Secretary Bernhardt joins me in congratulating the JH Airport on a job well done.”
Grand Teton National Park Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail works closely with the Airport Board year-round and highlighted that partnership in his speech noting, “We are continuing to push the boundaries of environmental stewardship and show how we can work together in protecting and preserving this place for future generations.”
Water runoff from rooftops and all airport impervious surface will filter through the new system, removing oil, sediments and other materials. Protecting the aquifer below was essential to the Airport Board and their investment reflects the values and leadership of the region and state.
