District 2

Albany and Carbon Counties

Muddy Creek Wetlands IV

September 2016. Wetland enhancement and development of new wetland habitat in conjunction with other improvements on Muddy Creek.


Total Project Cost: $525,000WWNRT Funded: $215,000Sponsor: Little Snake River Conservation District

Little Snake River IV

September 2016. Re-route the Little Snake River into historic channels that have been lost due to channelization. This project will extend the linear stream system and reduce grade through mechanical alteration of the physical waterway, specifically to restore stream morphology, enhance irrigation structures, establish fisheries habitat, maintain and replace native vegetation, and manage livestock grazing.


Total Project Cost: $558,300WWNRT Funded: $223,300Sponsor: Little Snake River Conservation District

Baggs Mule Deer

September 2016. Watershed improvement and habitat enhancement through mechanical removal of invasive junipers and treatment of invasive species on approximately 11,200 acres in southern Wyoming.


Total Project Cost: $707,500WWNRT Funded: $280,900Sponsor: Little Snake River Conservation District

Home Ranch Conservation Easement

September 2016. Purchase of conservation easement on approximately 140 acres of private land in Albany County.


Total Project Cost: $319,500WWNRT Funded: $115,000Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Terry Creek Conservation Easement

September 2016. Purchase of conservation easement on approximately 480 acres of private land in Albany County.


Total Project Cost: $619,000WWNRT Funded: $188,000Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Weber Creek Conservation Easement

September 2016. Purchase of conservation easement on approximately 520 acres of private land in Carbon County.


Total Project Cost: $525,000WWNRT Funded: $215,000Sponsor: The Nature Conservancy

Willow Spring Water

March 2016. Water development and associated delivery systems in Carbon County, including water lines, fencing, tanks and storage facilities.


Total Project Cost: $359,987WWNRT Funded: $119,996Sponsor: Medicine Bow Conservation District



TFB Aspen

March 2016. Enhancement of aspen habitats by removal of invasive and encroaching conifer and shrubs through fire, mechanical and chemical treatment.


Total Project Cost: $134,400WWNRT Funded: $30,000Sponsor: Wyoming Game and Fish

Big Creek Fish Passage

March 2016. Irrigation infrastructure improvement by removing barriers to fish movement during low flow periods on Big Creek in southern Wyoming.


Total Project Cost: $323,666WWNRT Funded: $105,000Sponsor: Wyoming Game and Fish

Squirrel Creek Fire Rehab

March 2016. Chemical treatment of cheatgrass and other invasive species, and potential planting of desirable species to restore acreage burned in the Squirrel Creek firee.


Total Project Cost: $143,375WWNRT Funded: $28,000 Sponsor: Muley Fanatic Foundation - Southeast Wyoming Chapter

Adams Fish Passage

March 2016. Stream habitat improvements and instream structure to regulate fish passage in an area of high importance to Colorado River Cutthroat trout.


Total Project Cost: $175,000WWNRT Funded: $82,500Sponsor: Little Snake River Conservation District

Rankin Creek

March 2016. Restoration of spring capture, delivery systems and fencing to enhance water flow, maintain habitats, and manage livestock more efficiently.


Total Project Cost: $45,000WWNRT Funded: $10,000Sponsor: Bureau of Land Management - Rawlins