US Forest Service –
Jackson Ranger District
Willow Creek Restoration
PROJECT NUMBER 2002-0311-004
NFWF & JHOF Partnership: $9,891
Local Match: $17,805
The forest service has a long history of “caring of the Land, and
Serving the People”; this is the motto of the Forest Service. Their
mission is “to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the
Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future
generations. Specifically, one of their goals is “advocating a
conservation ethic in promoting the health, productivity, diversity and
beauty of forests and associated lands.” Located in Western Wyoming, the
Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of
public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. With its pristine
watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton
National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone
Ecosystem - the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.
Offering nearly 1.2 million acres of designated Wilderness, over 30,000
miles of road and trail and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and
streams.
The Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation - National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation Conservation Partnership Program is providing funding for
this project to improve a degraded area along Willow Creek, in the
Wyoming
 Range
of the Bridger Teton National Forest. Due to the failure of the bridge
that was located over the creek, there has been increased traffic by
stock and animals on the slopes and in the creek itself, which has
increased sedimentation and decreased habitat conditions for native
fish. This project will improve water quality and riparian vegetation
through restoration work and the construction of a bridge, to the
benefit of fish and their habitat.
Project Status:
Currently, the bridge has been ordered and is being fabricated. The
delivery of the bridge is expected within the next 2 weeks from Wheeler
Lumber. We are currently planning the transportation of the bridge
(flying it in) with the assistance of Forest Service specialists. The
bridge supports have been installed and are ready for use. The
installation and riparian restoration is predicted to take place by
October.
For more information, contact: Robert Sgroi,
rsgroi@fs.fed.us,
307-739-5414.
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