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South Fork Initiative

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Flowing through broad valleys, deep basalt canyons, towering cottonwood galleries, and fertile farmland, the South Fork of the Snake River is an icon in its own right. The South Fork Initiative (SFI) was launched in 2018 thanks to the passion of South Fork outfitters, anglers, and citizens who shared a vision of bringing HFF’s model of science-based collaboration to the South Fork.

This self-funded initiative reflects HFF’s core work in science, monitoring, restoration, and collaboration. And as two crucial pieces of an interconnected ecosystem, the South Fork and Henry’s Fork each benefit when the other is healthy and full of cool, clean water for trout.

To learn more about the SFI, watch the video below, or click here.

South Fork Initiative

Monitoring: Insects and Water

Annual aquatic insect monitoring helps us better understand the quality of habitat, hatches, and river health. The SFI also uses in-river monitoring equipment to collect information on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and more, in real-time. View that data anytime on HFF’s water quality website.
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Restoration and Access

The South Fork Initiative collaborates with local, state and federal partners on restoration projects, restoring and enhancing habitat for native fish and wildlife. The SFI also helps restore, build, and maintain access sites in the South Fork Watershed.The South Fork Initiative collaborates with local, state and federal partners on restoration projects, restoring and enhancing habitat for native fish and wildlife. The SFI also helps restore, build, and maintain access sites in the South Fork Watershed.
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Education Programs

The SFI works with local schools, community groups, residents, and visitors who want to learn more about the amazing fishery, watershed, and ecosystem in their backyard! Local students also help with South Fork restoration projects by growing and planting native trees and shrubs along tributary creeks. For more information on current and future projects, flow adjustments, or other South Fork information, follow us on social media.
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Story Map

Explore the Snake Fork Watershed from river access points and conservation projects to trout species, regulations, and more.

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