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Big Wood Breakdown: How to Save Water This Summer and Why It Matters for the Big Wood
Tune into our latest Big Wood River Breakdown to see how you can conserve water this summer! Video: Cooper Morton
2 days ago


State of the Big Wood 2026 Video
Please enjoy the 2nd Annual State of the Big Wood. Every spring, before river season, we think it matters to pause and take a look at the river together. Much gratitude to our data partners who make the findings possible and credible: Cramer and Fish Sciences, Ecosystem Sciences, Environmental Science Associates, Flood Control District 9, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Water Quality, Science on the Fly, The Salmon Fly Project, Trout Unlimited Hemingway
3 days ago


State of the Big Wood 2026 Report
Click on the link below to download and read!
May 13


Water Report: May 2026
Stodd Rowley is reporting from Hailey with your May water update — flows, spawning fish, and a reminder to join us for our season kickoff celebration on May 20th. Video: Cooper Morton
May 6


Big Wood Breakdown: Reading Water for Fly Choice
The Big Wood is off limits with its seasonal closure until May 22 but our monthly breakdown is here to stay. This week's guest is Breck, our community school intern who's been water sampling, mapping public accesses, and learning the work behind river restoration. He's also a passionate angler and in this episode he digs into reading water and fly selection. Thanks Breck! Got questions about the Big Wood? Leave them in the comments and we'll cover them next month. Video: Coop
Apr 24


A colorful Look at the Big Wood River
This Big Wood River ecosystem coloring page highlights the species and systems that make up the river—from native fish and aquatic insects to the vegetation that supports them. It’s part of our broader work at Project Big Wood around Youth Stewardship, but the intent is simple: build familiarity. However, people engage with the river; that’s a good place to start. Over time, familiarity turns into awareness—and that’s where stewardship begins. These pages are starting to show
Mar 31


Big Wood Breakdown: Birds of the Big Wood
We have an exciting new treat for you this month—birds! Tune In to Miles as he chats about tips, tricks and all things birds of the Big Wood. Check it out and don’t forget to hit us with your questions in the comments. Video: Cooper Morton
Mar 31


Big Wood Breakdown: Winter Fishing
Winter... or spring fishing on the Big Wood? In this month’s Big Wood Breakdown , Miles Sweek, breaks down midges and winter fishing tactics to get out there and make it count! Check it out and don’t forget to hit us with your questions in the comments. Video: Cooper Morton
Feb 26


It's our home water.
"The health of our waters is the principal measure of how we live on the land."
-Luna Leopold, Hydrologist
Learn about what Project Big Wood is doing to better the Big Wood through Data, Education, Advocacy, and Earthworks.
Feb 24


Big Wood Breakdown: Water Sampling
How do brown and rainbow trout coexist in the Big Wood? You asked, and Miles (our in-house restoration specialist) answered! Catch the latest Big Wood Breakdown to get the scoop.
Jan 26


Water Report: January 2026
Stodd Rowley is reporting from Lake Creek with our first water and fishing report of the new year! Tune in and remember to submit your EcoWatch reports! Video: Cooper Morton
Jan 20


Big Wood Breakdown: Brown and Rainbow Trout
How do brown and rainbow trout coexist in the Big Wood? You asked, and Miles (our in-house restoration specialist) answered! Catch the latest Big Wood Breakdown to get the scoop.
Dec 31, 2025


The Salmonfly Project - Big Wood River 2024 Report
Click on the links below to download and read about bugs on the Big Wood! One page infographic: Condensed report: Full detailed report:
Dec 8, 2025


State of the Big Wood 2025
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Dec 8, 2025


Science on the Fly - Project Big Wood 2025 Report
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Dec 8, 2025
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