SOUTH FORK INITIATIVE
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This self-funded initiative was launched thanks to the passion of a group of South Fork outfitters, anglers, and concerned citizens. Water management decisions are made on a regional scale, and Palisades Reservoir is the center of the Upper Snake storage system. The South Fork Initiative (SFI) has brought new funding sources and relationships for the Henry’s Fork, contributing to the creation of 12 new programs on the Henry's Fork.
If you’d like to support the South Fork Initiative, click here.
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Macroinvertebrate and Water
Quality Monitoring
Annual macroinvertebrate (aquatic insect) monitoring is conducted on the lower, canyon, and upper South Fork to better understand habitat quality, hatches, and river health. Similarly, the SFI uses in-river water quality monitoring equipment to collect real-time data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and more. That data is available to view live on HFF's water quality website.
Restoration and Access
The South Fork Initiative collaborates with local, state and federal partners on restoration projects targeted at restoring ecosystem functions and enhancing habitat for native fish and wildlife. The SFI also assists these partners in efforts to restore, construct, and maintain access sites in the South Fork Watershed.
Outreach and Education
Education, outreach, and community involvement is central to developing stewardship and support for the South Fork. The SFI works with local schools, community groups, residents, and visitors to educate individuals about the amazing South Fork fishery, watershed, and ecosystem.
For more information on current and future projects, flow adjustments, or other South Fork information, follow us on social media.
Story Map
This map was created by Sydney Schmitter, HFF's 2021 Education and Interpretive Center Intern from Stanford University. This map offers a unique way to explore the Snake Fork Watershed with detailed information about river access points, conservation projects, trout species, regulations, and more.
