A Collaborative, Market-Driven Approach to Water Management
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A Collaborative, Market-Driven Approach to Water Management

Declines in Teton Valley, Idaho’s underground aquifer and water supply are having a significant impact on local livelihoods, fish, and wildlife. In response, an unlikely and effective partnership of local irrigators, agencies, scientists and conservation groups is finding solutions to change the way we work together and how water is managed to sustain the future of agriculture. The Teton Basin Water Users Association (TBWUA) is a group of agricultural producers, conservation groups, municipal and county leaders, and experts in hydrology and economics of the rural west who are working together to develop a more stable water supply for all users in Teton Valley.

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Bridge Building: LegacyWorks Group Featured in Impact Finance Center's New Report on Impact Investing
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Bridge Building: LegacyWorks Group Featured in Impact Finance Center's New Report on Impact Investing

Over the past six months, LegacyWorks Group Executive Director Carl Palmer appeared in two webinars for Impact Finance Center’s National Intermediary Landscape Scan, an initiative to identify, interview, and map the landscape of intermediaries within the impact investing ecosystem. The initiative’s goal is to help foundations, community foundations, impact investors, and other key social sector players connect with advisors who can help them unlock new impact investing opportunities for their communities. 

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East Cape Futures Forum 2025: A Gathering for Regenerative Change in Baja California Sur
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East Cape Futures Forum 2025: A Gathering for Regenerative Change in Baja California Sur

On March 27–28, 2025, LegacyWorks Group convened the second East Cape Futures Forum in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, bringing together over 220 participants to collaboratively explore pathways toward a regenerative future for the region. Local community leaders, agricultural producers, residents, real estate developers, tourism leaders, investors, and donors came together to exchange ideas, activate networks, and co-create a regenerative future for one of Mexico’s most ecologically and culturally rich regions.

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Guiding Futures: The Power of Virtual Fencing in Ranching
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Guiding Futures: The Power of Virtual Fencing in Ranching

On January 30, 2025, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West buzzed with excitement as the East Yellowstone Collaborative hosted the Wyoming Virtual Fence Symposium, an event that redefined the future of ranching. Attendees, comprised of passionate ranchers, land managers, researchers, and industry professionals, gathered to explore virtual fencing's revolutionary potential. The day was filled with engaging panels, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring stories showcasing this technology's transformative power.

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Embracing Change: The Significance of the Teton Community Wellbeing Dashboard
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Embracing Change: The Significance of the Teton Community Wellbeing Dashboard

Community wellbeing thrives on interconnectedness. Essential components like education access, sustainable environments, adequate healthcare, and economic opportunities are fundamental to our quality of life. With an array of interconnected data all in one place, the Dashboard shines a light on our strengths and illuminates needs and growth opportunities.

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Teton Climate Action Partnership
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Teton Climate Action Partnership

Teton Climate Action Partnership (TCAP) unites climate action sectors to attain equitable net-zero carbon in the Teton region by 2030. Through collaboration, TCAP connects partners, incubates projects, and tracks results on the TCAP dashboard. Regular meetings center on equity and emphasize ...

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Heart Mountain Storytelling
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Heart Mountain Storytelling

Cody Heart Mountain, a historically significant landmark in northwest Wyoming, holds cultural and historical importance to various communities, including the Crow tribe, who consider it sacred, and the Japanese-Americans interned at its base during World War II. LegacyWorks is working with Crow tribal...

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