Stream Restoration Project

The Downtown Sheridan Association is beginning a stream restoration project that will not only contribute to the ongoing vitality of our community's core, but also enhance and protect environmental habitats affecting our entire watershed. We plan to establish a RiverWalk that will establish the confluence of Little Goose and Big Goose Creeks as a northern "anchor" for downtown Sheridan, reconnecting the citizens of Sheridan with the creeks' historical role in the founding of Sheridan and realizing the creeks' potential benefit for the aesthetics, recreation and development of downtown.

A RiverWalk concept has long been part of the Sheridan Master Plan, and after seeing the success of a recent Natural Channel Design stream restoration through the City Park in Buffalo, Wyoming, DSA became interested in a similar approach to Sheridan's river system.  The Natural Channel Design method's emphasis on restoring natural form and function to the creeks not only addresses currently critical sediment transport issues but also aesthetics and accessibility.

Downtown Sheridan Association is now raising funds to complete the first of three phases. This initial work, through our community's much-loved Kendrick Park, will provide the primary educational component and impetus for the following phases.  In this way, it really is the most important and publicly popular part of our upcoming work.

Similar project in Buffalo, Wyoming

The DSA had it's first fund raiser for the Stream Restoration Project. On August 19, 2007 the Flying H Ranch generously offered to stage a Hi Goal polo event for the DSA and the Stream restoration Project. This game was played by many of the top professional polo players in the world in front of 1000 spectators. To see photos of the event click here.

There were 14 sponsors of this event which netted the DSA/Stream Restoration Project over $15,000!  The event will be an annual event and the DSA is looking for 2008 sponsors.

For more information on becoming a sponsor for the 2008 Goose Creek Cup Polo event click here.

Buy a boulder and support the Stream Restoration Project

You can help the DSA by purchasing a large boulder for $100. These monies will go towards the funds needed to restore streams in the Kendrick Park area of Sheridan.

Mail a check to;                                

    Downtown Sheridan Association
    Stream Project/Boulders for sale
    P.O. Box 13   39 N Scott
    Sheridan, WY 82801

Or contact Executive Director Roger Bent at (307) 672-8881.