Boise River Enhancement Network

Caldwell Highway District To Build New Boise River Bridge
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Boise) | Online, ID, United States
BREN presents Canyon Highway District 4 Engineer Tim Richard, P.E., to speak about the Old Hwy 30 Bridge replacement project. The existing one-lane bridge was built in 1922. It needs to be replaced because it’s narrow and old. Building a bridge over the Boise River is a complicated task with many factors to consider. Tim will explain the design and approval process and the steps that lie ahead. Pre-registration is required to attend this free program.

BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2021-03-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, ID, United States
The Coordinating Team is elected by the members and meets six times per year. Since BREN is a volunteer organization, the Coordinating Team manages the organization. Responsibilities include budgeting, fundraising, administration, and program development and delivery. The meetings are open to everyone.
Please email us if you would like to attend and we will send you the Zoom link.
AGENDA
Online Zoom Meeting
6:00 Call to Order, Additions to the Agenda (Rob Tiedemann) – 5 minutes

Approve of Minutes from 13 January 2021 Meeting (Rob Tiedemann)
Additions to the Agenda (Rob Tiedemann)

6:05 Work Plan – 45 minutes

Leaders provide introduction and brief update on Work Plan tasks. In the future, updates should be written into the Work Plan document, except where CT action is needed.
Identify where leadership is needed and develop a plan to move forward with the item or remove it from the Work Plan.

6:50 Announce upcoming Board-CT meeting on conflict of interest (Rob Tiedemann) – 5 minutes
6:55 Committee Reports – 25 Minutes

Outreach Committee (Cassidy Connolly) – 10 Minutes Identify new Outreach topics
Fundraising Committee (Adam Bass) – 10 Minutes Identify opportunities, including Idaho Gives
Ad Hoc Committee (Rob Tiedemann) – 5 Minutes

7:25 Thank yous –20 minutes
7:45 Treasurer’s Report (Adam Bass) – 5 minutes
7:50 Coordinator’s Report (Liz Paul) – 5 minutes
7:55 Report from the Board (Christy Meyer) – 5 minutes
8:00 New Business

Presentation of Envisioned Barber Park Project (Mike Homza) – 30 Minutes

8:30 Motion to Adjourn

Indian Creek: 1920-2020 with Caldwell Mayor Nancolas
2021-02-26 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Learn the story of how a creek that was buried underground because it smelled so bad and had so many rats is now a prime all-season destination. Mayor Nancolas played a pivotal role in the daylighting of Indian Creek and the renaissance of downtown Caldwell.
This program is free, but registration is required. Thank you.
Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Regulatory Alphabet Soup - A Primer on River Project Rules
2021-01-29 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
It’s not simple to do a project in the Boise River or on the banks. Multiple agencies have jurisdiction. A panel of experts from local, state and federal agencies will explain the oftentimes confusing rules and if and how citizens can participate.
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Winter Ducks of the Boise River
2021-01-15 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
The Boise River attracts many species of wintering waterfowl. Expert Louisa Evers will share interesting information about these beautiful birds and provide tips on finding them. Your walk on the Greenbelt will become a real adventure.
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Coordinating Team Meeting
2021-01-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, ID, United States
Everyone is invited to the Coordinating Team meetings. Please email us if you’d like to attend, and we’ll provide the Zoom link.
Agenda
6:00 Call to order, additions to the agenda (Rob)

Approve minutes from 11 November 2020 (Rob)
Additions to the agenda (Rob)

6:10 Share ideas for BREN
6:15 Treasurer’s report (Adam)
6:20 Coordinator’s report (Liz)
6:30 Committee Reports

Outreach Committee (Cassidy)
Fundraising Committee (Adam)
Ad Hoc Committee (Rob)

6:45 Old Business

Review and adopt 2021 Budget and Work Plan (Tamsen)
Status of website repairs (Liz)
Status of missing name for donation (Liz)
Review and discussion of Cottonwood Creek Daylighting Project (Mike, Liz, Tamsen)

7:30 New Business

Discussion and vote on Ben Everson application for CT membership (Rob)
Presentation and discussion of Outreach Program ideas (Cassidy)
Presentation and discussion of Boise River Water Trail map (Adam)
Update on Harris Ranch Wildlife Management Association request for assistance (Rob)
Mace Ranch Natural Area HOA request for assistance (Rob)
Presentation and discussion of Barber Park proposed project (Mike Homza and Rob)
Resolution of potential conflict of interest (Derek Risso)
Presentation and discussion of River Club proposed project

Boise River Mercury and Crayfish Research Project
2020-12-09 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
BREN will be assisting the University of Idaho in a Boise River water quality research project in 2021. The project engages citizens in a mercury monitoring program. The tissues of crayfish captured by BREN volunteers in the Boise River will be examined by the researchers. The overall aim is to use these charismatic invertebrates to engage with local community members regarding a serious environmental health concern. Alan S. Kolok, Director Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, will explain the project and answer questions.
Dr. Alan Kolok is a life-long academic scientist, Alan served as the Founding Director of the Nebraska Watershed Network in Omaha, Nebraska and as Director of the Center for Environmental Health and Toxicology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He moved from Nebraska to Moscow in 2017.
Co-hosted by Idaho American Water Resources Association
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BREN Celebration and Annual Meeting sponsored by Idaho River Sports
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, ID, United States
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Coordinating Team Meeting
2020-11-11 16:30 - 19:00 | Online, ID, United States
The BREN Coordinating Team meets six times a year to plan activities and chart BREN’s direction. All meetings are open to the public. This is the first meeting for the 2020/2021 Coordinating Team. The agenda includes discussion and adoption of the 5-year Strategic Plan, election of officers, committee assignments, fundraising and financial reports and more.
Please contact us at info@boiseriverenhancement.org if you’d like to join by Zoom.

The Boise River and the Future of Expo Idaho
2020-10-09 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
The Boise River Enhancement Network and Idaho Conservation League are hosting a presentation and discussion on the future of the 240-acre Expo Idaho property located on the banks of the Boise River. Expo Idaho Citizen Advisory Committee member Marie Kellner will provide an update on the Committees work and explain how you can share your ideas with the committee. Rob Tiedemann will speak to the opportunities to enhance the health of the Boise River at the site. There will be time for questions and idea sharing.
Registration is required – Register.
Visit Ada County’s website to learn more about their ongoing process.

Boise River Cleanup Flotilla #3
2020-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Barber Park, 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID, 83716, United States
Trash is accumulating along the Boise River; popped tubes, flip flops, plastic bottles, cans and more.
Join BREN for a clean up flotilla. Register
You are responsible to bring your own boat – inflatable kayaks and SUPs are good for maneuvering to the trash. A small raft is good, especially if there are two of you together.
Experienced boaters only please. No dogs or young children.
You must wear a PFD at all times. You must wear a mask if you’re in the vicinity of others not in your party.
BREN will supply a garbage raft, garbage bags and refreshments. We’ll organize a masked shuttle if you don’t want to organize your own.
The float will start at 2:00 pm at Barber Park and we’ll take out in Ann Morrison Park. Space is limited.
Register

BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2020-09-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Online, ID, United States
The Coordinating Team runs the show at BREN. The bi-monthly meetings are filled with program updates, strategy discussion and planning. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@boiseriverenhancement.org and we’ll send you the Zoom link to attend.
AGENDA Coordinating Team Meeting –
September 9, 2020
Online Meeting via Zoom
4:30 Welcome and Introductions
4:40 Agenda Review and Approve Minutes
4:45 Share Your Ideas/Opportunities for BREN
5:00 Work Plan Review – Including Project Updates
5:20 BREN Election Update
5:30 BREN’s Strategic Plan
6:00 Annual Meeting and Outreach
6:10 Fundraising Committee
6:30 CT Business – Report from the Board, Financial Report -& Coordinator’s Report
6:45 Member Feedback
7:00 Meeting End

Boise River Cleanup Flotilla #2
2020-09-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Willow Lane boat ramp, 4623 Willow Ln, Boise, ID, 83703, United States
Trash is accumulating along the Boise River; popped tubes, flip flops, plastic bottles, cans and more.
Join BREN for a clean up flotilla. Register.
You are responsible to bring your own boat – inflatable kayaks and SUPs are good for maneuvering to the trash. A small raft is good, especially if there are two of you together.
Experienced boaters only please. No dogs or young children.
You must wear a PFD at all times. You must wear a mask if you’re in the vicinity of others not in your party.
BREN will supply a garbage raft, garbage bags and refreshments. We’ll organize a masked shuttle if you don’t want to organize your own.
The float will start at 5:30 pm at the Willow Lane boat ramp and we’ll take out at Westmoreland Park in Garden City (6515 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714). Space is limited.
Register.

Boise River Cleanup Flotilla #1
2020-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Barber Park, 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID, 83716, United States
Trash is accumulating along the Boise River; popped tubes, flip flops, plastic bottles, cans and more.
Join BREN for a clean up flotilla.
Register
You are responsible to bring your own boat – inflatable kayaks and SUPs are good for maneuvering to the trash. A small raft is good, especially if there are two of you together.
Experienced boaters only please. No dogs or young children.
You must wear a PFD at all times. You must wear a mask if you’re in the vicinity of others not in your party.
BREN will supply a garbage raft, garbage bags and refreshments. We’ll organize a masked shuttle if you don’t want to organize your own.
The float will start at 4:00 pm at Barber Park and we’ll take out in Ann Morrison Park. Space is limited.
Register

Volunteer for the River in Eagle
2020-07-25 08:30 - 11:00 | Greenbelt parking lot, 1605 E Riverside Drive, Eagle, ID, 83616, United States
BREN is partnering with City of Eagle Parks and Recreation to improve habitat around two ponds on the site of the future Woods Park. Volunteers worked throughout 2019 to plant willows and other native plants. The healthy riparian habitat supports birds and wildlife and shades the water to improve water quality. Now it’s time to clear weeds away from the plants, check on survival and water where it’s needed.
Families and children are welcome to participate.
Participants will be required to wear a mask and keep a safe distance from people outside their family. All tools will be provided. Please bring gloves and water, wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. There is no restroom at the site. There is a .25 mile level walk to the project site from the parking lot.
Thanks to our sponsor GEICO of Treasure Valley and our partners – Land Trust of the Treasure Valley and City of Eagle Parks and Recreation.
Registration is required and space is limited.

Boise River Water Trail
2020-07-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
A presentation of the Boise Water Trail will be shared followed by discussion/Q&A. The Boise Water Trail provides descriptions of access points as well as features within the 63 mile Lower Boise River corridor from Lucky Peak to the Snake River. The water trail has been updated to a 6th edition to incorporate changes since 2015. The Lower Boise River has many scenic opportunities and this is a chance to learn how best to experience them. Presented by Adam Bass and Chel.

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BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2020-07-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Online, ID, United States
AGENDA
Coordinating Team Meeting – July 15, 2020 4:30-7:00 pm
Please RSVP to info@boiseriverenhancement.org for the Zoom instructions.
4:30 Welcome and Introductions (Mike)
4:40 Agenda Review and Approve Minutes from Last Meeting (Mike)
4:45 Share Your Ideas/Opportunities for BREN (Rob)
5:00 2020 Work Plan Review (Phil)
5:10 Strategic Planning (Tamsen, Rob)

Update on Listen Phase, Facilitator, and Strategic Planning Retreat
Results from Mission Assessment and Member Survey

5:35 Form Temporary Committees (Mike)

Election Committee

Ideas for CT Nominations
Ideas for CT Officers

Annual Meeting Committee

Consider ideas for online Annual Meeting

6:05 Boise River IDL “Notch” Property – Enhancement Opportunity (Tamsen)
6:15 Fundraising Committee Update (Adam)
6:30 Outreach Committee Update (Cassidy)

Leadership Opportunities

6:45 CT Business

Report from the Board (Phil)
Financial Report and Updated Budget (Tamsen)
Coordinator’s Report (Liz)

7:00 Meeting End

Fish of the Boise River
2020-06-12 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Back by popular demand!
The fish of the Boise River tell us much about the health of the Boise River. Learn about the fish that live in the Boise River from Idaho Fish and Game Southwest Region Fisheries Biologist John Cassenelli. Find out how conditions and fish populations have changed over the decades and what IDFG’s future goals are. Learn what you can do to improve conditions for the fish.
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Make It Pretty River Cleanup
2020-05-30 09:00 - 12:00
Odell Brewing and Boise River Enhancement Network are joining forces to clean up the Boise River.
Register for Make It Pretty; a multi-site community clean up event.
Volunteers will pick up trash and debris at public sites along the Boise River near Eagle, Star, Middleton and Caldwell. We’ll meet to sign in, divide into Make It Pretty teams, get maps to assigned clean up sites and pick up supplies and snacks. Trash will be left at each clean up site to be picked up by our wonderful partners at Idaho Fish and Game. All registered participants are invited to celebrate from 12:00 – 2:00 with Odell beer, non-alcoholic drinks, food and prizes. Location to be announced.
Participants will need to provide their own transportation to the clean up sites. There will be a leader in charge of each Make It Pretty team.
This event is appropriate for people of all ages and abilities. People with young children and those with reduced mobility will be assigned suitable sites – make sure to provide this information in your registration.
This is a good event for youth groups, service clubs, Meet-ups, etc. There is a place on the registration form to indicate that you’re signing up a group. We’ll get in touch with you to work out the details.
This is an outdoor event. It may be raining, snowing, blowing or hot. In most locations, there will be uneven surfaces, thorns, bugs, spider webs and dirt. Some trash is heavy and bulky, other trash is gross. There aren’t any restrooms or water in most locations. Plan accordingly.
Trash bags will be provided. Register now.
Partners: Idaho Fish and Game, City of Star, City of Eagle and City of Caldwell.
Questions? info@boiseriverenhancement.org

BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2020-05-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Online, ID, United States
The Coordinating Team meets every other month to plan programs, discuss ideas, review progress and help BREN support cooperative enhancement of the Boise River. The meetings are open to all.
This meeting will be conducted on Zoom. Please RSVP to info@boiseriverenhancement.org and we’ll send you the link and password.
AGENDA Coordinating Team Meeting – May 20, 2020 Online Meeting via Zoom
4:30 Welcome and Introductions (Mike)
4:45 Agenda Review and Approve Minutes from Last Meeting (Mike)
4:50 2020 Work Plan Review (Tamsen)
5:10 Boise River Boogie – 2021 (Mike)

CT to vote whether BREN will lead and hold this event in 2021.

5:30 BREN Strategic Plan 2020

Update on Strategic Planning Process (Rob)
Mission Statement Assessment, Group Exercise (Tamsen)

6:00 Outreach Opportunities (Cassidy)

“Make it Pretty” Event, May 30th (Eagle, Star, Middleton, and Caldwell)

6:30 CT Business

Report from the Board and Financial Report (Tamsen)
Fundraising Update, Idaho Gives (Adam)
Coordinator’s Report (Liz)

▪ Crowdsource Crayfish Project
▪ Cottonwood Creek
6:45 Question & Answers for BREN! (Rob)
7:00 Meeting End

New Hope for Boise River Waterfowl
2020-05-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
The Boise River is in the Pacific Flyway and is a major spring and fall migration stopover for waterfowl. The limited wetland areas provide vital habitat for waterfowl and other wetland wildlife in this otherwise dry region. Ducks Unlimited’s projects restore habitat on private lands and help keep Idaho’s waterfowl habitat plentiful and in high quality. Find out about the latest projects in the Boise River watershed from Ducks Unlimited Regional Biologist Chris Colson.
The program starts at 11:45. Please join the meeting starting at 11:30 to learn about Zoom and “chat” with other attendees.
Please Note: This online program be recorded and the recording will be available here soon after the program ends.
To attend New Hope For Boise River Waterfowl paste this URL into your browser
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Instructions to attend this program

No registration is required and no password.
You can attend via any device that connects to the internet.
You will be prompted to download Zoom when you go to the meeting URL – it is very quick and free. But give yourself a few minutes.
You can join a test meeting ahead of time and make sure everything works – https://zoom.us/test
If you don’t have a speaker on your computer, you’ll need to use your phone to hear. Dial one of these numbers and follow the prompts.
301 715 8592
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Meeting ID: 812-6207-5103
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Habitat Enhancement at Barber Park
2020-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
In a bold move to improve the ecological health of Barber Park and the Boise River, Ada County Parks and Waterways cut down more than 600 invasive trees February 18-20. The first-of-its-kind project along the Boise River was funded by Golden Eagle Audubon Society and BREN provided guidance. Project mastermind Alan Crockett and Roger Rosentreter, Ph.D. will talk about the problem with invasive trees and the benefits of the project. Ada County parks and Waterways Director Scott Koberg will talk about ongoing and future habitat management at Barber Park.
The program starts at 11:45. Please join the meeting starting at 11:30 to learn about Zoom and “chat” with other attendees.
Please Note: This online program is limited to 100 attendees, but it will be recorded and the recording will be available here soon after the program ends. Thanks for understanding.
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Meeting ID: 938-3607-9732
Instructions to attend this program

No registration is required and no password.
You can attend via any device that connects to the internet.
You will be prompted to download Zoom when you go to the meeting URL – it is very quick and free. But give yourself a few minutes.
You can join a test meeting ahead of time and make sure everything works – https://zoom.us/testIf you don’t have a speaker on your computer, you’ll need to use your phone to hear. Dial one of these numbers and follow the prompts.
301 715 8592
253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 938-3607-9732
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ad8QK9g6Pm
Need Help? Text us at 208 570-3013.

Using No-Till Farming to Improve Water Quality
2020-04-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Great improvements in water quality are realized when farmers adopt no-till farming practices. Josie Erskine, co-owner of Peaceful Belly Farm and Vine and Branch Ranch will explain the science and the practice of no-till farming and talk about the results of a side-by-side field study conducted by Ada Soil & Water Conservation District.
The program starts at 11:45. Please join the meeting starting at 11:30 to learn about Zoom and “chat” with other attendees.
Please Note: This online program is limited to 100 attendees, but it will be recorded and the recording will be available here soon after the program ends. Thanks for understanding.
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Meeting ID: 409 044 287
Instructions to attend this program

No registration is required and no password.
You can attend via any device that connects to the internet.
You will be prompted to download Zoom when you go to the meeting URL – it is very quick and free. But give yourself a few minutes.
You can join a test meeting ahead of time and make sure everything works – https://zoom.us/test
If you don’t have a speaker on your computer, you’ll need to use your phone to hear. Dial one of these numbers and follow the prompts.
301 715 8592
253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 409 044 287
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Need Help? Text us at 208 570-3013.

Birds of the Boise River
2020-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Missed the program? Watch it now.
This is an encore of our enormously popular program. The Boise River is home to hundreds of species of birds. Learn about some of the common and not-so-common birds you’ll find by the Boise River and, possibly, in your backyard. Louisa Evers of BREN and Golden Eagle Audubon Society will share expert tips on how to find and identify birds. You’ll also learn what the birds need us to do to provide them with healthy homes.
The program starts at 11:45. Please join the meeting starting at 11:30 to learn about Zoom and “chat” with other attendees.
Please Note: This online program is limited to 100 attendees, but it will be recorded and the recording will be available here soon after the program ends. Thanks for understanding.
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Instructions to attend this program.

No registration is required and no password.
You can attend via any device that connects to the internet.
You will be prompted to download Zoom when you go to the meeting URL – it is very quick and free. But give yourself a few minutes.
You can join a test meeting ahead of time and make sure everything works – https://zoom.us/test
We ask that you MUTE yourself and keep your VIDEO off

If you don’t have a speaker on your computer, you’ll need to use your phone to hear. Dial one of these numbers and follow the prompts.
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Meeting ID: 578 591 186
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Need Help? Text us at 208 570-3013.

Periphyton 101 and Boise River Water Quality
2020-04-10 11:45 - 13:00 | ID, United States
Tyler King, USGS Hydrologist, will give a short recap of the research the USGS has conducted in the Lower Boise watershed, what their current programs are, and what water quality trends have been measured. Then he’ll dive into periphyton, an important indicator of water quality in the Boise River. What is periphyton, what do we know and not know about it and why does it matter.
This program will be conducted online!

No registration is required and no password.

You can attend via any device that connects to the internet.

No one will see you (video will be disabled for attendees).

You will be prompted to download Zoom when you go to the meeting URL – it is very quick and free. But give yourself a few minutes.

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Meeting ID: 799 832 827

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Coordinating Team Meeting - Moved to online
2020-03-18 16:30 - 19:00 | Idaho Fish and Game, 15950 N Gate Blvd, Nampa, ID, 83687, United States
The Coordinating Team meets every other month to plan programs, discuss ideas, review progress and help BREN support cooperative enhancement of the Boise River. The meetings are open to all.

AGENDA
Coordinating Team Meeting – March 18, 2020
ONLINE
4:30 Welcome and Introductions (Rob)
4:40 Agenda Review and Approve Minutes from Last Meeting (Rob)
4:45 Coordinating Team to vote for open position, (Tamsen)
5:00 2020 Work Plan/Budget Review and Adoption (Tamsen)
5:30 Boise River Boogie Discussion (Zack)
5:50 Fundraising Discussion (Adam)
6:10 Outreach Committee Update + Call for volunteers (Cassidy)
6:30 CT Business
– Report from the Board and Financial Report (Tamsen)
– Coordinator’s Report – Project Updates and opportunities (Liz)
– New copies of the Boise River Enhancement Plan (Liz)
**Printed by the IDARNG**
6:45 Member and Public Comments
7:00 Meeting end

Fish of the Boise River
2020-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Star City Hall, 10769 W. State St., star, idaho, ID, 83669, United States
Whether native or newcomer, the fish of the Boise River tell us much about the health of the Boise River. Learn about the fish that live in the Boise River from Idaho Fish and Game Southwest Region Regional Fisheries Biologist John Cassenelli. Find out how conditions and fish populations have changed over the decades and what IDFG’s future goals are. Learn what you can do to improve conditions for the fish. This free public program is co-hosted by City of Star and supported by Sara Keyes, Realtor, Coldwell Banker – Tomlinson.

Birds of the Boise River
2020-01-27 20:00 | Star City Hall, 10769 W. State St., star, idaho, ID, 83669, United States
The Boise River is home to hundreds of species of birds. Learn about some of the common and not-so-common birds you’ll find in and around Star at this free public program. Heidi Ware Carlisle of the Intermountain Bird Observatory and Louisa Evers of BREN and Golden Eagle Audubon Society will share their expert tips on how to find and identify birds. You’ll also learn what the birds need us to do to provide them with healthy homes. This program is co-hosted by Star, Idaho.

BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2020-01-15 16:30 - 19:00 | SUEZ Water Idaho, 8248 W. Victory Rd, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Everyone is welcome to attend Coordinating Team meetings. This is a good way to join committees and learn about other volunteer jobs. Each meeting includes time for public comments. The agenda will be posted in a few weeks. The Team will be working on the 2020 workplan and budget at this meeting.

Boise River Flood Risk Model Goes 2-D
2020-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Local municipalities, planners, emergency managers and landowners will soon have a new, and better, Boise River flood risk reduction tool. The two-dimensional model being developed by Flood Control District 10 will provide information about the direction high water will take and how fast it will move, something existing one-dimensional models can’t do. Mike Dimmick, Flood Control District #10 Manager and Michael Shubert, water resources engineer and hydraulic modeler with HDR, will explain the technology and discuss the way the new tool will impact local decision making. Bring your lunch. We’ll be in the Marion Bingham Room on the 3rd floor. The program starts at 11:45.
