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| Land Protected > Projects > Hulen Meadows Floodplain Mgmt |
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Why it is a Conservation Priority
The Big Wood River north of Ketchum was altered during highway construction several decades ago. An altered section of river near the Hulen Meadows subdivision has become a recreational amenity for neighboring homeowners, Ketchum residents, and visitors. River restoration near Hulen Meadows will improve the health of the floodplain and associated fish and wildlife, help address flood control, and continue to support a wide range of public recreational opportunities. This is a cooperative project with the City of Ketchum, local landowners and City residents, recreationists, and the Bureau of Land Management.
What To Do And See:
This project is in development. However, the Hulen Meadows site is a popular location for dog walking, birding, and fishing.
Visiting Hulen Meadows Floodplain Management Project:
The Hulen Meadows site can be accessed from Sage Rd. north of Ketchum.
Restoration & Education Goals:
As part of a cooperative management plan with the City of Ketchum, Wood River Land Trust will improve the health of the floodplain and associated fish and wildlife habitat along this stretch of the Big Wood River. Master planning and hydrologic studies are currently underway and will determine restoration and management activities. These may include restoration of the Hulen Meadows sediment trap, enhancement of riparian habitat along the river, installing instream fish habitat structures, and construction of a permanent river oxbow.
Hulen Meadows Floodplain Management Project Media Links:
Please check back.
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| Watershed: Big Wood River |
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Made possible by:
Hollis Norris Endowed Fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation
Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation
Farese Foundation
Dan Guggenheim
Lost River Outfitters – Scott Schnebly
Silver Creek Outfitters – Susie and Terry Ring
Sturtevants – Rob Santa
Lynn Whittelsey
Jan Lassetter and Mike Mead
Mark A. Levin
Lennox Foundation
Heart of Gold Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation
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| Acreage Protected: 210 |
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| Public Access: yes |
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fishing access |
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wildlife viewing |
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stream, river or pond water |
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walking trails |
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scenic vistas |
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picnic area |
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access to public land (Forest Service or BLM) |
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