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Big Wood River Breakdown: Spawning Closure
Why does the Big Wood close on April 1st? It’s not about rules for the sake of rules. It’s about timing—and knowing when to step back....
Apr 9
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Sam Ernst on The Big Wood River
Winter fishing on the Big Wood isn’t for everyone, but for those who embrace the season, it has its own kind of magic. The river slows,...
Mar 11
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Big Wood River Breakdown: Big Woody Debris
Big Wood River Breakdown: Big Woody Debris Got questions? Miles has answers. In this month's Big Wood River Breakdown, we're talking LWD-...
Feb 6
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Big Wood River Breakdown: Side Channels
Welcome to the Big Wood River Breakdown - your questions about the Big Wood answered! In this first edition, we're talking side channels...
Feb 6
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IDFG: Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin
"Cutthroat trout may be the state fish, but the redband trout is itself a state gem. Redband trout are a subspecies of rainbow trout that...
Jan 8
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River Keepers: Kristine Hilt
Kristine Hilt is the former Blaine Country Floodplain Manager and currently works for USFS as a Realty Specialist. Read what she has to say!
Dec 12, 2024
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Drink a beer, support the river!
Our 'Big Woody Light Lager' from Sawtooth Brewery is on tap! Each sip you take gives back to river!
Mar 29, 2024
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Year in Review: Action & Outreach
A look back over the past year, since Project Big Wood's formation with Executive Director, Amanda Bauman. "It's the community support...
Feb 20, 2024
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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.
Feb 19, 2024
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Valley Visitors:Â New Trout Fishing Traditions
There are so many places to go trout fish across the West but Idaho now forever has our hearts.Â
Jan 11, 2024
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Update: Kilpatrick Bridge Remodel
Details on the Kilpatrick Bridge at Silver Creek Remodel and how you can help.
Nov 15, 2023
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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.
Aug 28, 2023
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Valley Voices with Pete Debaun
Pete Debaun, a seasoned guide with nearly three decades, sheds light on the vital balance of progress and progression.
Aug 11, 2023
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Valley Voices with Morgan Buckert
Local artist and conservationist, Morgan Buckert, on maintaining The Big Wood's vitality.
Aug 11, 2023
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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
Aug 11, 2023
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Valley Voices with Brian Richter
Brian Richter, sheds light on the river's past and the promising future it could regain through mindful action.
Jul 18, 2023
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Who we are.
Mission:
Our goal is to revitalize the Big Wood River—restoring the heart of our valley as a sustainable ecosystem and thriving fishery.
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Our core focus:
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Data collection for water quality and river health
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Community education and advocacy
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Watershed restoration
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Activating local pride
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It’s our home water. Time to mend it.
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