River Keepers

Kristine Hilt is the former Blaine Country Floodplain Manager and currently works for USFS as a Realty Specialist. Read what she has to say!

Mike took up watercolor painting as a new way to honor these beautiful fish and to create memories of special days on the river.

As the founding board members of our local Trout Unlimited—Ed and Carmen Northen have been steady voices for the Big Wood River.

Pete Debaun, a seasoned guide with nearly three decades, sheds light on the vital balance of progress and progression.

Local artist and conservationist, Morgan Buckert, on maintaining The Big Wood's vitality.

Jim Curran has been wading the waters of the Big Wood for longer than most, yet he's still captivated by the thrill of discovery on the Wood

Brian Richter, sheds light on the river's past and the promising future it could regain through mindful action.