Along the Wood River:
Stories and News

From moving dirt to measuring change When people hear the word restoration, they often picture heavy equipment in a river — reshaping channels, planting vegetation, and reconnecting floodplains. And to be fair, that’s part of it. But restoration isn’t the work you see on the ground. It’s the change that happens after. What Is River Restoration? At its core, river restoration is about recovering the processes that allow a river to function on its own. That means: reconnecting

What we forget, what we accept, and what we choose to restore I didn’t grow up knowing what a “healthy” river or fishery looked like. I had no concept or visual model of what an “intact floodplain” might feel like. I knew the difference between a canal and a creek, but that was about it. Like many people who spend their lives around rivers, my understanding of what’s normal was shaped by what I saw and experienced in front of me. A good day of fishing. A decent run-off year.

Who is your partner for the housing construction? Upon approval of the Annexation and Large Block Preliminary Plat, WRLT will convey the developable portion to LEAP Housing , and they will move forward with applications related to the workforce housing component. These will likely include applications for a Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat (for the townhouse or cottage sublots), Design Review and Final Plat. All of these applications will be heard publicly befo

Planning today's land uses for tomorrow's river. The Wood River Land Trust is commencing a scenario planning project to answer the question: “What zoning regulations, tools and programs can reduce water demand and lessen the negative impacts of development on riparian habitats in Blaine County, Idaho?" As part of a grant award from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program, the project will be led by the Community Planning program at the

What plants are native to Blaine County? Check out the native plant lists and resources from the Idaho Native Plant Society or reach out to the Blaine County Chapter at woodriver@idahonativeplants.org to learn about which plants are native to and grow best in Blaine County. You may also reach out to the Trout Friendly business sponsors to learn which native plants are available to purchase locally. Can renters’ yards become Trout Friendly certified? Yes! We’re excited to

Danya Rumore will discuss community-driven solutions for conservation in the Wood River Valley on March 11 at Ketchum’s Community Library.

Job cuts and federal funding freezes under Trump’s administration may impact Blaine County nonprofits relying on government grants.

The Wood River Land Trust has raised $10.5 million toward its $16 million goal to purchase and protect Hailey Hot Springs Ranch, with $5.5 m

Learn how restoring rivers can revive ecosystems in this insightful talk by a top scientist.