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The following links will take you to planning projects in Grand Teton National Park, including Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), management plans, and decision documents, such as Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) and Records of Decision (RODs). A glossary of these terms is found on the Glossary of Planning Terms page. PEPC - Planning, Environment, and Public CommentMany of our ongoing planning projects are now found on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) web page. Please click on the PEPC link (https://parkplanning.nps.gov) if you do not find what you need below. Upcoming ProjectsMoose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan*FAQs and map updated November 3, 2026* The National Park Service has approved an amendment to the Record of Decision for the Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan. The NPS reevaluated actions that were not selected in the 2016 ROD that could improve recreational access: the multiuse pathway and the realignment of the road segment between Sawmill Ponds Overlook and the Death Canyon Road junction. NPS determined these elements will improve recreational access, and road realignment will also benefit natural resources. The NPS will continue implementing the selected alternative (Alternative C), with these additional changes. At this time, the NPS will work towards implementing the decision and will continue to provide updates as next steps are defined. The NPS has posted the Record of Decision amendment on the project website.
Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions
The National Park Service is moving forward with implementation of the amended Record of Decision. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) conducted topographic surveys in fall 2026, and design work is underway. These activities will help refine project details, including the pathway alignment, road realignment, construction requirements, and schedule.
The NPS and FHWA will continue design work to refine the pathway alignment, road realignment, construction requirements, and measures to protect park resources. As design progresses, the agencies will develop a more detailed project schedule and refine cost estimates and construction plans. The park will share updates as additional information becomes available.
Construction of an initial section of approximately ½ mile of pathway between the new Teton Park Road roundabout at Moose and base of Sawmill Ponds hill along the realigned section of Moose-Wilson Road could begin in summer of 2027. The timing of construction on other sections of the pathway has not been determined because construction funds are not currently available. The schedule will be refined as design progresses and funding and construction plans are confirmed.
Current preliminary estimates for the overall pathway, road realignment and wetland restoration project range from approximately $35 million to $39 million. The estimate will be refined as design progresses. Approximately $2 million in Federal Lands Transportation Program funding supported topographic surveys, archeological surveys and a portion of the design work. Funding for the remaining project work has not yet been fully identified or confirmed.
The amended decision includes a separated multiuse pathway along the Moose-Wilson Road corridor and a realignment of the road, with a parallel pathway, between Sawmill Ponds Overlook and the Wittmer Access Road junction. Refer to the project map for the planned alignment. The pathway will be located as close to the existing roadway as practicable to minimize disturbance to park resources. The road realignment will move approximately 1.5 miles of roadway out of wetlands, allowing the former roadway to be reclaimed and supporting wetland restoration, habitat connectivity, and wildlife forage. The realignment is also intended to improve long-term road maintenance.
The amended decision includes mitigation measures intended to reduce impacts to wildlife, wetlands, and cultural resources. These include locating the pathway as close to the roadway as practicable and realigning the road to move the affected segment out of wetlands. The park may temporarily close sections of Moose-Wilson Road and/or the pathway during periods of concentrated wildlife activity to reduce disturbance and protect wildlife. The project will also follow applicable resource protection and mitigation commitments established through the planning and consultation process. The NPS will continue to coordinate with resource specialists and project partners as design and implementation progress.
The project includes removing and realigning approximately 1.5 miles of roadway out of wetlands. The former roadway will be reclaimed to support wetland restoration, habitat connectivity, and wildlife forage. The acreage of wetlands to be restored has not yet been determined and will be refined as design progresses.
The development of a new multiuse pathway would result in clearing and loss of trees, shrublands, and sagebrush, as addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (pg. 482). However, the location and total amount of vegetation removed will be determined during the design process. Where the road is realigned, the former roadway will be reclaimed and revegetated to support wetland restoration and habitat connectivity. The park will share additional information about vegetation removal and restoration as project details are developed.
The amended decision does not change the schedule for the ongoing Moose-Wilson Road Phase II project or other currently scheduled park construction projects. Phase II construction, including the road realignment near Moose, will continue as planned. The pathway project will be coordinated with this work as design and implementation plans are developed.
The initial section of pathway could be constructed alongside the ongoing work near the new Teton Park Road roundabout and the realigned section of Moose-Wilson Road near Moose. Visitors may experience traffic delays or temporary access changes associated with this construction. Specific traffic, parking, and access impacts will be determined as construction plans and schedules are developed. The park will share information about anticipated closures, delays, and other visitor impacts in advance when details are available. Visitors should check the park’s road construction and current conditions webpages before traveling.
The amended Record of Decision establishes the decision to construct a separated multiuse pathway along the Moose-Wilson Road corridor and realign a section of the road between Sawmill Ponds Overlook and the Wittmer Access Road junction. An approximate corridor was identified in the 2016 FEIS and slightly revised in the Amended Record of Decision to further reduce impacts. The specific alignment and construction details will be refined during design.
The amended Record of Decision establishes the project decision. The NPS will continue to communicate with local government officials, stakeholders, and other interested parties as the project moves into implementation. Any additional opportunities for public involvement will be shared if they are identified.
The NPS will communicate with local government officials and other stakeholders as design and implementation details are developed.
The amended Record of Decision and associated planning documents are available on the project’s PEPC webpage. The park will post updated FAQs, project milestones, and additional implementation information on its Planning webpage as details become available. Current construction information is available on the park's Road Construction page.
Workforce Housing*Updated March 2026* 
NPS photo Renewing Life at Mormon RowMormon Row has a rich cultural history that the National Park Service works to preserve while facilitating visitation in the area. The historic homesteads constitute one of the best representations of an early 20th century farming community within the National Park system. Over the past 25 years, various planning efforts have occurred to maintain Mormon Row's historic integrity and make improvements to the visitor experience. Mormon Row Project Information
Current facilities do not meet visitor needs. There are two unpaved parking lots that can fit 14 passenger cars, roadside bus parking that fits two buses, and a bus turnaround. Other facilities include vault toilets near the T.A. Moulton homestead and some wayside signs. Over time, visitor behavior has resulted in informal vehicle turnarounds, expansion of undesignated roadside parking, and cars parked in the bus-only parking. This has led to vegatation trampling, soil damage, and unclear orientation to the site. The disorganized pattern of parking and vehicle flow contributes to safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists.
We’ve been talking with the public to get input on how people use and enjoy the park, what problems they face, and what could be improved. We’re also asking what kind of resource conditions and opportunties for vistor experiences people hope to see to inform the “desired conditions” that we aim to create and maintain throughout the park. At Mormon Row, the desired condition is to have the historical setting preserved to help visitors imagine how people lived here in the 1900s. Visitors will have a clear sense of arrival as they smoothly move from driving or bicycling to exploring on foot. After parking, they will feel like they've stepped back in time.
To make the area safer and more pleasant for biking, walking and parking, we will move the parking lot to the southeast corner of Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row and create a pedestrian- and cycling-only area in the historic district. The new parking lot will fit more cars and will have space for buses and large vans. Moving parking away from the buildings will give visitors unobstructed views of the historic structures and the mountains.
Some minor site improvements such as utility work may begin in summer 2025. The majority of work will happen in 2026 or later.
Mormon Row (U.S. National Park Service)
Preservation efforts underway on Mormon Row historic buildings - Grand Teton National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Stabilization Efforts Underway on Mormon Row Historic House - Grand Teton National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Mormon Row Project | Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Some recent plans of interestJenny Lake Renewal PlanInformation on the Jenny Lake Renewal plan can be found on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website by following this link. Visit the Jenny Lake Renewal Plan page for the current work status and future plans.
Documents Open for Public ReviewOther Plans and ProjectsAn archive of completed projects as well as projects without documents open for comment may be found on the PEPC website. 
The park, over its nearly 100 year history, has developed plans to guide overall management and design of specific areas.
Read about park management issues, planning laws and policies that guide park operations.
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Last updated: November 3, 2026