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.