JACKSON, Wyo. — A section of Cabin Creek, a tributary of the Greys River, will undergo construction over the next two weeks in order to reestablish upstream movement of native fish.

Trout Unlimited and the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) will join forces to replace an undersized culvert that currently blocks fish from moving upstream. According to a news release from Trout Unlimited, the new structure will be a bottomless arch culvert, allowing Cabin Creek to flow naturally under any seasonal conditions. The construction work will force a closure of Forest Route 3256 at Cabin Creek from Oct. 22 to Nov. 7.

“Replacing this outdated culvert with a bottomless arch design will reopen habitat for cutthroat trout and reconnect a valuable spawning tributary,” BTNF District Ranger Justin Laycock said via press release. “This is a win for native fish and for the larger Greys River watershed as a whole.”

The project seeks to ensure that native fish, including the Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout, have year-round access to spawning and rearing habitat upriver. It also intends to improve sediment transport and improve channel stability.

Forest Route 3256 will remain closed at Cabin Creek, and will reopen after construction is complete, which could happen before Nov. 7.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.