News – Sheridan Media
Sheridan Community Land Trust reports a generous $15,000 grant from the Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter will kickstart the next phase of stream habitat improvements at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area, enhancing the creek’s health for fish, wildlife, and untapped opportunity to connect people to outdoor recreation opportunities close to home.
According to SCLT, this funding supports the assessment phase of stream restoration work that will help unlock the full potential of the waterway. Crews will complete a detailed stream mapping survey along roughly 6,000 linear feet of Big Goose Creek. This includes cross-section and long profile surveys, photos, and a preliminary concept design. Together, these tools will create a roadmap that helps prioritize which sections of the creek need the most attention.
“This support from Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited is a huge boost,” Executive Director of SCLT Brad Bauer said. “It means we can take the critical first step toward restoring and enhancing the creek so it thrives for generations to come.”
SCLT reports these efforts provide healthy streams that are the lifeblood of the Sheridan landscape. By identifying degraded stream reaches and planning improvements, the project will strengthen the habitat for trout, aquatic invertebrates, birds, and countless other species that depend on clean, cool, connected water. And the benefits aren’t limited to wildlife.
“For our community, this means better fishing, better wildlife viewing, and a better natural space to enjoy,” Bauer said. “We’re not just restoring a stream—we’re restoring opportunity, resilience, and connection to nature.”
According to the SCLT, the Big Goose Natural Area has quickly become a community treasure, and thanks to partners like Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited, it continues to grow as a place where conservation, recreation, history, and community come together.
With this assessment phase underway, SCLT said they are one step closer to delivering a healthier, more vibrant Big Goose Creek—one that flows wild and free for the fish beneath its surface and the people casting lines above it.
The SCLT Big Goose Natural Area is located at 14 Lane Ln, just outside of Sheridan. It is open every day from dawn to dusk. Plan your visit by clicking here.
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Last modified: June 20, 2025