Valley Voices

Valley Voices with Mike Pepper

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

Q&A with Ed & Carmen Northen: Uniting for the Big Wood River's Future

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

Valley Voices with Pete Debaun

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

Valley Voices with Morgan Buckert

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

Valley Voices with Jim Curran

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

Valley Voices with Brian Richter

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

Who we are.

Our goal is to revitalize the Big Wood River—restoring the heart of our valley as a sustainable ecosystem and thriving fishery.