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| Land Protected > Conservation Easement Lands > Colorado Gulch |
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Why It Is A Conservation Priority
This 154 acre agreement includes 3/4 mile of riverfront on the east side of the Big Wood River, which provide nesting and feeding grounds for migratory birds. It also limits development on the property’s farmland and protects the cottonwood forest and native plants in the floodplain. The cottonwood forest provides winter habitat for bald eagles, elk, moose, and mule deer, while the native plants preserve the area’s floodplain functions. Riverine wetlands and Forest/Shrub wetlands are both present on the property. The area is an important link in the future of the fishery, and protecting this area safeguards habitat for wildlife and allows the river to move within the floodplain to create and maintain fish habitat. Riparian habitat in the area has been identified as providing important deer migratory paths, and habitat for declining lynx and wolverine populations. The west side of the Big Wood River provides public access for angling, walking, and other recreational and educational activities for all to enjoy.
Restoration & Improvement Goals:
Contribute to the corridor of protected or restored land that stretches from Lions Park in Hailey south to Colorado Gulch
Colorado Gulch Media Links:
Idaho Mountain Express, 3/26/09 |
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| Watershed: Big Wood River |
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Partners:
Grant, Sheri, and Cat Stevens
Jeff Pfaeffle
Wood River Land Trust |
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| Acreage Protected: 154 |
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| Public Access: Yes |
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