The short film “Lifeblood” explores how a group of young anglers is working with the Bureau of Land Management and other partners like Trout Unlimited to restore and revitalize Muddy Creek in Wyoming, which is part of the fragile and elaborate headwaters system that feeds the Colorado River. By creating beaver dam analogs (which will, over time, be adopted and augmented by real beavers), they’re slowing the creek currents, which ultimately leads to a more sustained source of cooler, cleaner water. This literally pumps life back into the river system. The impacts of this work will still be felt when these young anglers’ great grandchildren are fishing the Colorado system. This is one of many examples of how Generation Next is redefining what it means to be a modern day angler. Check out more at www.flylab.fish
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I grew up in Rawlins, WY, the location cited for this video. Despite Rawlins being a considerable distance away, I’d say credit should properly be given to the much closer metropolis of Baggs, which surely provides culture and weekend entertainment for volunteers on this project.
Fifty years ago, Muddy Creek lived up to its name, probably a function of the bentonitic clays that predominate the geology of the Red Desert basin north of there, and it colors the Little Snake downstream as well. We never gave either much thought for fishing, that country is mostly viewed as being on the way to elk hunting. Hopefully that will change now.
TU’s recognition of the importance of this obscure headwater and the interconnectivity of species like Beaver with native Cutthroat Trout show its commitment to moving the needle in a sustainable way. Bravo.