Wyoming Considers Selling Land in Grand Teton National Park

The controversial $80 million sale, aimed at funding public schools, faces opposition over concerns of inappropriate development and wildlife impact.

The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments is considering selling a 640-acre plot of land within the Grand Teton National Park to raise funds for public schools.
The land, known as the 'Kelly Parcel', is expected to fetch at least $80 million, or $125,000 per acre, in one of the nation's most expensive real estate markets.
Opponents of the sale, including former Trump administration official Rob Wallace and Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins, warn that the sale could lead to inappropriate development and harm the park's wildlife.
The land currently generates only $2,845 a year from a grazing lease and special permits, which critics argue is not fulfilling the state's fiduciary responsibility to its education system.
The State Board of Land Commissioners is set to vote on the proposed sale on December 7, 2023.