IBO Boise River Side Channel Project
Online IDConstruction has begun on the Intermountain Bird Observatory's side channel restoration project at the Diane Moore Nature Center. IBO Director Greg Kaltenecker will provide an overview of this exciting river health enhancement project and discuss the construction schedule. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudO6rqjgvGt24CLWeeb8icNYPoPqLIXtB After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]
Volunteer Day at Barber Park
Barber Park 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, IDBlack cottonwood trees and willows are cornerstone species along the Boise River, but the conditions aren't right for much natural reproduction. Therefore it's important to protect existing trees, especially young ones, so they will be there when the older trees die. Join us for a rewarding day by the Boise River in Barber Park where […]
Clean Energy and River Health with Idaho Power
Online IDClimate change is impacting the Boise River. Snow pack, river flows, irrigation demand, water temperature, algae growth and riparian ecology are some of the areas that are impacted. Idaho Power is working to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming and increase river resilience. Idaho Power Education & Outreach Energy Advisor Russ Weedon will […]
BREN Coordinating Team
Online IDAll members are invited to attend bi-monthly Coordinating Team meetings. Check back for the agenda. Please email us if you want to attend via Zoom and we'll email you the link.
Climate Action and River Health with City of Boise
Online IDClimate change is impacting the Boise River. Snow pack, river flows, irrigation demand, water temperature, algae growth and riparian ecology are some of the areas that are impacted. The City of Boise has adopted a Climate Action Roadmap that describes steps they will take to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency. Steve Hubble, City […]
March Coordinating Team Meeting
Online IDWednesday March 9th, 2022, 6-8 pm, via Zoom All members are invited to the BREN Coordinating Team meetings. If you'd like to participate, please email info@boiseriverenhancement.org and we'll send you the Zoom link.
32nd Idaho Water Quality Workshop
Presented by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. This workshop is free, and attendance is in person or on-line. To register click here.
Riverside Chat: Snow Science and the Boise Watershed.
Online IDPeter Youngblood, hydrologist at the National Resources Conservation Service will be talking about snow science in the Boise River watershed. The NRCS uses a network of snow telemetry (Sno-Tel) sensors to understand our snow pack and determine how much water will be contributed to the river. Peter will talk about his field work, illustrate what […]
Earth Day Litter Clean Up
This year BREN and Golden Eagle Audubon will be helping Mother Earth by picking up litter around the Barber Pools. You can join us by registering at the link below. https://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org/events/field-trips22-fythr-mhfnn-wezbe-2xwxb-cmtyb-4bbcd
Celebrate Idaho Gives with BREN
Join us for an evening by the river with the Boise River Enhancement Network, Golden Eagle Audubon Society, Boise Valley Fly Fishers, and Idaho Whitewater Association in support of Idaho Gives! The party will be at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park, Sweet Gum #4 on April 29th from 6:00-9:00pm. We'll have refreshments, fly casting lessons, birding and plant tours, coloring contests, […]