"Today marks an incredible milestone, decades in the making, to permanently protect an essential wildlife migration corridor and treasured landscape within Grand Teton National Park," said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, highlighting the significance of the deal.
The nonprofit Grand Teton National Park Foundation raised about one-third of the $100 million needed for the deal, showcasing strong community support for conservation efforts.
Wyoming's deal to sell the Kelly parcel was born from high-stakes negotiations amid fears that donors would withdraw if there were further delays.
The agreement had conditions including the federal government easing restrictions on other federal lands, indicating a complex interplay between conservation and development interests.
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