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Get involved today

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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Become a
partner or sponsor

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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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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Join us in the wild

Good people. Great causes. Even better river stories.

  • 2026 IF4 Film Festival Premiere
    2026 IF4 Film Festival Premiere
    Feb 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Argyros Ketchum, 120 S Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    Feb 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Argyros Ketchum, 120 S Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    Trout Unlimited Hemingway Presents the International Fly Fishing Festival
  • Big Wood River Angler Entomology Event
    Big Wood River Angler Entomology Event
    Mar 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Rotary Park, 1177 Warm Springs Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    Mar 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Rotary Park, 1177 Warm Springs Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
    Join us on the banks of the Big Wood River! During this hands-on event, you’ll improve your hatch matching knowledge by learning from professional entomologists from The Salmonfly Project.
  • Pint Night at First Lite
    Pint Night at First Lite
    May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Lite Flagship Store, 111 N 1st Ave STE 1B, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Lite Flagship Store, 111 N 1st Ave STE 1B, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
    Come join us to kick off our State of the Big Wood week with Pint Night at First Lite!
  • Picabo Angler Opening Weekend
    Picabo Angler Opening Weekend
    May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Picabo Angler, 18918 US-20, Picabo, ID 83348, USA
    May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Picabo Angler, 18918 US-20, Picabo, ID 83348, USA
    Come join us for the annual cookout at Picabo Angler to celebrate the opening weekend for fishing on the Big Wood River and Silver Creek!
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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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