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There are plenty of ways to show up for the Big Wood—submit a river observation, join a local event, grab some merch, or give what you can.
Every bit helps restore the river we all rely on.

Submit a river observation

By crowdsourcing data on water conditions, trout, temperature, and more, you help us build a science-backed understanding of the Big Wood.

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Support with a donation

Every dollar goes directly to our mission: a healthier, thriving Big Wood River.

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Rep the
Big Wood

Your purchase helps fund river restoration, education programs, and advocacy work—while spreading the word, one hat at a time.

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Become a partner

Whether you’re a local business or a national brand, you can help us protect the Big Wood—and gain visibility in the community while you do it.

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Join us in the wild

Good people. Great causes. Even better river stories.

  • PBW x Idaho Base Camp Single Fly Competition
    PBW x Idaho Base Camp Single Fly Competition
    Jul 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – Jul 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Sun Valley Outfitters, 415 Sun Valley Rd East, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    Jul 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – Jul 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Sun Valley Outfitters, 415 Sun Valley Rd East, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    FLY FISHING COMPETITION Fly Fishing the Big Wood River with over 30 public access points through Ketchum, Hailey, and Bellevue. 
  • Hailey Rocks: Left on Tenth
    Hailey Rocks: Left on Tenth
    Aug 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hop Porter Park, 126-312 Bullion St, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    Aug 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hop Porter Park, 126-312 Bullion St, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    Free live music from local and traveling acts, rotating food trucks, bike valet, and beer! A portion of the proceeds go to Project Big Wood!
  • 2nd Annual Reel Girls with Guy Robbins
    2nd Annual Reel Girls with Guy Robbins
    Sep 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    204 Muldoon Canyon Rd, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    Sep 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    204 Muldoon Canyon Rd, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    Girls fly fishing educational day. Register at the link in details.
  • Salmonfly Project BWAIMP
    Salmonfly Project BWAIMP
    Sep 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Big Wood River, Idaho, USA
    Sep 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Big Wood River, Idaho, USA
    Big Wood Aquatic Insect Monitoring Program (BWAIMP), an annual volunteer-assisted aquatic insect and habitat monitoring effort on the Big Wood River. The goal of BWAIMP is to track the status, trends, and drivers of population shifts for ten target aquatic insect taxa.
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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.

Project Big Wood

PO Box 5006

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

208-309-3457

Mendit@projectbigwood.org

EIN: 88-2750423

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