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En la base de Bald Mountain, a lo largo de la confluencia del río Big Wood y Warm Springs Creek, Warm Springs Preserve es un preciado espacio de reunión comunitaria. Se programó el desarrollo de The Preserve, un antiguo campo de golf, y se utilizó informalmente como parque para perros. La ciudad de Ketchum lideró una campaña para recaudar un total de $9,5 millones para la Reserva. Con el apoyo de Wood River Land Trust, Spur Community Foundation y donaciones de más de 900 miembros... la Reserva ahora está protegida para que todos la disfruten. En abril de 2022, la ciudad pagó $8 millones para comprarle la propiedad a Bob Brennan y puso $1 millón en reserva para reparaciones del sistema de riego extremadamente obsoleto. La adquisición también pone a disposición de la comunidad de Ketchum 15 acres adicionales de hermosos bosques ribereños a lo largo de la llanura aluvial sur de Warm Springs Creek, justo encima de la confluencia del río Big Wood. The Preserve es utilizado por una variedad de usuarios, desde paseadores de perros, jugadores de disc golf, esquiadores nórdicos y más. Debido al uso histórico de la propiedad, la Ciudad se comprometió con la comunidad a restaurar el medio ambiente donde sea posible, diversificar el acceso y mejorar las instalaciones básicas. Para mejorar este querido paisaje, el plan de visión toma en consideración cuidadosamente los sueños de la comunidad para la Reserva y lleva esas ideas a un lugar inclusivo, accesible y restaurador para reunirse. Ahora, la oportunidad es restaurar el arroyo para que funcione de forma natural; ofreciendo un hábitat mejor para la vida silvestre y un mejor acceso para nuestra comunidad.
Important Update:
Warm Springs Preserve Restoration Project
Good news! We're making great progress on the multi-phase Warm Springs Preserve Restoration Project. This exciting work will bring you river restoration, a new irrigation system, and improved recreational amenities for everyone to enjoy.
What to Expect & When
You can expect to see and hear heavy equipment activity in the area, and some work may even take place on weekends. We appreciate your understanding as we complete this important project.
For your safety and that of our construction crew, the lower floodplain and access to Warm Springs Creek upstream of the bridge are currently CLOSED until mid-to-late September.
Your Cooperation is Crucial: Safety First!
You'll see orange fencing and clear "Keep Out" signs around all work areas. This is not a suggestion – it's for your safety and the safety of the crew.
We've had too many instances of people cutting or stepping over fences to enter closed areas.
If this continues, the city to close the entire Warm Springs Preserve to the public. We truly don't want to do this, but public safety is our top priority. Please respect all closures and signage.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance Warm Springs Preserve! Your patience helps us create a better space for everyone.
Open Areas to Enjoy!
While some areas are closed, there's still plenty of the Preserve for you to enjoy!
The upper lawn area, the Fairway, will generally remain open throughout the project. You might see small, temporary closures there as we install the new irrigation system.
Plus, nearly 30 acres of the southern Preserve remain fully open this year! You can easily access this area by walking directly from the parking lot towards the hill – the city created a new trail that goes right around it.
Project Details
River Restoration:
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This is the largest river restoration project in the Big Wood River basin! We will construct 8 acres of floodplain habitat, 2,000 ft of side channels, 1 acre of wetland habitat, and approximately 40 large woody debris structures that will benefit our native trout population!
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To complete this phase within this year, we plan to temporarily de-water Warm Spring Creek and push water into the newly formed side channel. This will occur in mid-August and last a few weeks so the construction crew can do the restoration work in Warm Springs Creek.
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If we do not de-water the creek, heavy equipment and closures extend into the 2026 construction season.
New Irrigation System:
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The current irrigation system was installed in the 1960s and is very inefficient.
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The new system will save ~50 million gallons of water annually and can be used at night, not to interfere with recreational users during the day.
Trails/Amenities:
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New trails will be developed to access all the different types of habitats of the Preserve.
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Many of these trails will be built to ADA standards so all users' abilities can use the Preserve.
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A welcome building, including restrooms will be constructed near the current parking lot