Published: November 17, 2009
Real Estate Developer Jackson-Shaw Completes Taylor River Restoration Project
CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - 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.
For more information, visit wildercolorado.com.
About Jackson-Shaw
Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered
in Dallas, has more than 38 years of experience in the development of
diversified real estate properties. The company has completed more than
38 million square feet of development since its founding in 1971. Today,
Jackson-Shaw focuses its development activity on a variety of project
types, including office, industrial, mixed use, hospitality and
residential. The company's consistent goal is to increase and enhance
values in real property assets for both its clients and capital
partners. For more information about Jackson-Shaw, visit the company's
Web site at www.jacksonshaw.com.
Nunez PR Group on behalf of Jackson-Shaw
Brittany Adams,
972-380-9594
brittany@nunezprgroup.com
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