PROJECT OVERVIEW​

The Big Wood River is at a crossroads. Water quality is declining, macroinvertebrate communities are weakening, fisheries are under stress, and floodplains remain disconnected. These challenges stem from decades of development in floodplains, the growing impacts of climate change, and a historic lack of consistent data on the river.

At Project Big Wood, we are committed to reversing these trends. We believe in restoring the river not only as an ecosystem, but as a lifeline for our community, our wildlife, and future generations.

The State of the Big Wood is our annual report - a science-based snapshot of the river’s health and the progress we’ve made together over the past year. It’s written for our stakeholders, donors, partners, and the wider community.

Inside you’ll find:

• Current Status: A data-driven update on the river’s condition.

• Key Issues & Concerns: The challenges and opportunities we’re navigating.

• Future Vision: Our goals and the path forward for restoration and resilience.
   

This report is more than a summary. It’s a tool to measure progress, share knowledge, and bring people together around a common cause: restoring and protecting the Big Wood River.

Download and explore the report to see how, together, we’re working to preserve and revitalize our home water - the Big Wood River.

PROJECT GOALS AND BENEFITS

• Track river health: Provide a science-based snapshot of conditions year over year

• Identify challenges: Highlight key issues like water quality, fishery trends, and floodplain connectivity

• Guide restoration: Use data to inform priorities and shape effective projects

• Engage the community: Share accessible information that connects people to the river

• Build accountability: Demonstrate PBW’s impact and progress to stakeholders, donors, and partners

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PARTNERS​

We recognize that understanding and restoring the Big Wood River requires expertise from various fields. We partner closely with Ecosystem Sciences to help create our "State of the Big Wood" annual report. 

 

DATA CONTRIBUTORS: WRLT, TUH, IDFG​