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Restoration
Starts Here

Guided by four pillars—data, education, advocacy, and earthworks—we’re building a better future for the Big Wood River.

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FEATURED PROJECT

Aquatic Insect Monitoring

The primary goal of the Big Wood Aquatic Insect Monitoring Program (BWAIMP) is to track the status, trends, and drivers of aquatic insect distributions and declines across the Big Wood River. Monitoring take place at thirteen sites on the Big Wood River. 

PROJECT PARTNER: 

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DATA

Water Monitoring w/ Sonde Systems

Real-time water data from below Magic Reservoir.

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DATA

Aquatic Insect
Monitoring

Tracking macroinvertebrates as they pertain to water quality, ecosystem health, to fishing quality.

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ADVOCACY

Magic Connectivity &  the Bypass Canal

Enhancing Water Efficiency in the Big Wood River Ecosystem

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ADVOCACY

Grants for
Grass

This project will help stabilize the riverbank, reduce erosion, conserve water, and support a healthier ecosystem.

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DATA

Water Monitoring w/
Science on the Fly

Water quality data sampling program through the BWR and its tributaries.

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EDUCATION

Youth Stewards Water Sampling

Middle School engaged water sampling for education and data collection.

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ADVOCACY

Policy & Public Comment

Public participation is essential to protecting the Big Wood.

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EARTHWORKS

Northwoods
Project

Work to restore natural channel process along the Northwoods section of the Big Wood River.

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DATA

EcoWatch
River Observations

Crowdsourced data to help establish a baseline for the health of the Big Wood River.

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EDUCATION

State of the
Big Wood

Annual update on the current state of the Big Wood River and its tributaries.

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ADVOCACY

Sawtooth Brewery x PBW Big Woody

Our collab beer with Sawtooth Brewery. 10% of all sales go back to the river!

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EARTHWORKS

Bridge to Bend Project

Channel adjustments to reduce future flooding damage to the Gimlet residential area.

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DATA

Canal Fish
Screen Project

Phase One: Feasibility Study and Fish Movement Assessment

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EDUCATION

Living Atlas
2.0

 A comprehensive document focused on the work needed to restore the BWR.

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ADVOCACY

Visual Water
Report

Quarterly Video Reports on the Big Wood River with board member Stodd Rowley!

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EARTHWORKS

Lake Creek 75
 

Realigning the river to reduce risk and restore resilience.

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BEEN ON THE WOOD?

Your observations—whether it's water temps, fish stress, or hatch activity—help us track the Big Wood's health over time.

Proyecto Big Wood

PO Box 5006

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

208-309-3457

Mendit@projectbigwood.org

EIN: 88-2750423

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