Restoring the Henry’s Fork: Science, Stewardship, and a Path Forward
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“We know a path forward. It’s just a question of getting it done.”
— Dr. Jack McLaren, Aquatic Ecology Program Manager, Henry’s Fork Foundation
Tackling Turbidity and Rising Temperatures
In Idaho’s beloved Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, anglers, scientists, and local advocates are witnessing firsthand the impact of a changing climate. Warmer water, reduced clarity, and harmful algal blooms have created new challenges for fish populations and for the communities that rely on the river. This short film follows the Henry’s Fork Foundation as they use cutting-edge science and collaborative solutions to restore water quality and habitat, preserving one of America’s premier wild trout fisheries.
From real-time monitoring to the ambitious “DIRTT Plan” (Developing Infrastructure to Reduce Temperature and Turbidity), the Foundation is blending data, technology, and community partnerships to address complex problems at a watershed scale.
This is a story of ecological resilience, collaborative water management, and the people determined to protect a world-class fishery for future generations. As the Henry’s Fork faces rising pressure, the Foundation’s work offers a model for science-driven conservation and a hopeful path for rivers across the American West.
About Henry’s Fork Foundation
The Henry’s Fork Foundation works to conserve world-class wild trout fisheries in the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and connected watersheds through science-based collaboration.
