Why it is a Conservation Priority
The boardwalk at Croy Creek/Draper Wood River Preserve promises to be an extraordinary Wood River Valley feature. Since protection of the wetlands is the Land Trust’s primary goal, the boardwalk will provide an opportunity for the public to visit and appreciate this sensitive area but also protect it from human incursion and damage. And because wetlands are not usually accessible, who could resist the lure of walking above them, watching for wildlife and discovering wetland plants.
What To Do And See:
In the early morning you might see a moose walking along the river, herons wading in the water, red-winged blackbirds on their grass perches, and throughout the spring and summer you’ll hear an orchestra of bird calls in the willows and trees.
Visiting Croy Creek Restoration Project:
Located on the west side of the Big Wood River at Lions Park in Hailey. From downtown Hailey, turn west onto Bullion St; continue over Bullion Bridge, turn south to enter Lions Park, and continue beyond the softball fields.
Restoration & Education Goals:
The Croy Creek restoration site is also adjacent to our 85-acre Draper Wood River Preserve. We plan to work with the City of Hailey to connect the restored wetland area to the Draper Wood River Preserve with a trail, boardwalk, and overlook system along the west side of the Big Wood River near the area’s beaver ponds. Interpretive signage along the trail will provide information about the ways wetland areas benefit water quality and wildlife.
Draper Croy Creek Boardwalk Project Media Links:
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