District 5
Park, Big Horn, Washakie, and Hot Springs Counties
Absaroka Riparian III
Second phase of habitat improvement on numerous second and third order watersheds in Hot Springs County. Primary treatments include mechanical and chemical removal of invasive species, water development and water delivery systems, and fencing.
Harmony Diversion
Stream habitat and irrigation management improvements on the Nowood River in northern Wyoming through construction of fish passage structures, screens, and riparian structures to maintain natural flow regimes within the river system
Voss 15 Mile Invasives
Removal of invasive Russian olive and salt cedar on 15 Mile Creek, a major tributary to the Big Horn River.
Open Lock Ranch Conservation Easement
Purchase of conservation easement on approximately 4,700 acres of private land in Washakie County
Eaglenest Creek
Stream habitat restoration to rectify intense flows created by management of excess irrigation water
Lazy BV Conservation Easement
Permanent conservation easement on approximately 2,500 acres of private land in Park County
Lewis Conservation Easement
Conservation easement on approximately 600 acres of native rangeland and farm ground in Big Horn County.
Tensleep Preserve Wildlife Friendly Fence
Construction and renovation of fencing that serves as a barrier to animal movement
Big Horn River Watershed Restoration
Continuation of project to eliminate invasive species along the Big Horn River, Hot Springs County, on private and public lands. Target species are tamarisk and Russian olive, and control will be accomplished using mechanical, chemical, and other treatments
