BHWC Projects
The Big Hole Watershed Committee is dedicated to accomplishing on-the-ground projects that improve stream flow, enhance the fishery and riparian habitat, preserve or enhance water quality, and recover imperiled fluvial Arctic grayling. We manage projects directly and we support the efforts of the many other individuals, organization, and agencies that are doing this important work on the Big Hole River.
Below is a partial inventory of some of the projects and research we support.
Recently Completed Projects:
- Deep Creek Riparian Enhancement, near Wise River
- McDowell Reach Restoration, near Jackson
Current Projects:
- Avian Monitoring, Upper Big Hole
- Big Hole Ditch, near Twin Bridges
- Gallagher I & II Infrastructure, Melrose
- Governor Creek Culvert replacement, near Jackson
- Grayling PIT Tag Study, Upper Big Hole
- Kalsta Spring Creek Restoration Project, near Glen
- Landscape Thermal Study, Upper Big Hole
- Macro-Invertebrate Monitoring, Upper Big Hole
- Schindler Reach Restoration, near Jackson
- Spring Creek Restoration, near Glen
- Well Drilling, Jackson to Wisdom
- Willow Bank, Jackson to Wisdom
- Wise River Assessment & Prioritization, Wise River
Pending Projects:
- Floy Tag Study, Upper & Middle Big Hole
Please refer to our November Newsletter for information on the type of project and the lead organizations involved.
If you would like more information on any of the projects, contact Noorjahan Parwana, Conservation Programs Director.