Nov 18 2009
National real estate developer Jackson-Shaw today announced the completion of a two-year project aimed at restoring a section of Colorado’s Taylor River to significantly improve the habitat for trout and all other invertebrate species.
The river restoration is an example of one of the many efforts to restore and preserve the environment of Jackson-Shaw’s newest property, Wilder on the Taylor, a 2,000-acre shared ranch and recreation preserve near Crested Butte, Colorado. The development features 26 individual 35-acre home sites situated around a working turn-of-the-century historical Colorado ranch.
“The quality of the water and the fish habitat on the Taylor River is second to none in the West,” said Matt Weaver, owner of Five Rivers Restoration, an environmental restoration company that partnered with Jackson-Shaw to complete the project. “The meandering stream that flows across the Wilder meadow creates pristine waters for a world-class fly-fishing experience.”
The goal of the project was to provide unmatched fly-fishing opportunities on the Taylor River, while creating an optimum habitat for the coveted rainbow trout, often referred to as the “Taylor River ’bows” because of their famously large size.
The restoration creates an environment conducive to a thriving trout population by strategically creating deeper pools and longer runs. To offer the property owners a variety of fishing experiences, a meandering stream was constructed across Wilder’s Timothy hay meadow. The meadow stream flows into the Taylor River through a dramatic three-story waterfall.
“Restoring the Taylor River was an important initiative for our company because it represents our goal of protecting and preserving the integrity of Wilder on the Taylor’s natural environment,” said Ron Welborn, Vice President of Jackson-Shaw. “We are pleased that the project succeeded in maintaining the best conditions for the ecosystem while exceeding Gold Medal fly-fishing conditions.”
The scope of the river restoration project aligns with the purpose of Wilder on the Taylor, a development located along two miles of the Taylor River that seeks to protect, preserve and perpetuate the land and resources of Colorado. Jackson-Shaw will accomplish this goal by employing green building practices and enhancing farming and irrigation methods, while maintaining the cowboy culture of the West.
Source: http://www.jacksonshaw.com/