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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 enw 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

Big Wood Breakdown

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

Big Wood Breakdown

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.

News

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.

Big Wood Breakdown

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

Water Reports

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.

Big Wood Breakdown

Dec 31, 2025