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IN THE FIELD
Workers from the City of Green River and Game and Fish's Habitat and Access crews work together to install the concrete flex mat for the FMC park ramp near Scott's Bottom. (Photo by Jessica Lockwood/WGFD)
Enhancing recreation access
to the Lower Green River
New boat ramps and easements increase fishing, kayaking
and wildlife viewing opportunities in southwest Wyoming
By Regina Dickson
T
he lower Green River in southwest
Wyoming, with its serene landscapes
and excellent fishing and wildlife
viewing opportunities, is a destination
that draws recreationists from across
the country. This natural haven, home to
brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout, is not
just a fishing spot, but also a recreational destination
for kayakers, canoers and wildlife
enthusiasts. The riparian corridor is home to
moose, pronghorn, mule deer and a plethora
of bird species. Increasing access points along
the river offers expanded opportunities for
stellar outdoor recreation.
In a joint effort with the City of Green
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River, Rock Spring Grazing Association and
the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Wyoming
Game and Fish Department regional fisheries
personnel have been diligently working to
increase access along the lower Green River.
This collaboration has led to five new boat
ramps in Sweetwater County. The estimated
cost of the project is $90,000. The Wyoming
Wildlife Federation gave $25,000 in the form
of a grant, and the City of Green River provided
in-kind services to assist with the installation
of the ramps within city limits. The
remaining funds will come from the Game
and Fish habitat and access budget, with funds
earmarked for boating access.
" Increasing float access on the Green River
below Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
" Increasing float access on the
Green River below Seedskadee
National Wildlife Refuge has been
a long-term goal of the Green River
fisheries management crew. "
- Jessica Lockwood
has been a long-term goal of the Green River
fisheries management crew, " said Jessica Lockwood,
Game and Fish fisheries biologist in the
Green River Region. " The public will benefit
greatly from the addition of access points

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