Boise River Enhancement Network

BREN Coordinating Team
2022-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Boise) | Online, ID, United States
All 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
2022-01-19 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Climate 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 of Boise Climate Action Manager and Haley Falconer, Environmental Manager will talk about the Roadmap and the associated actions related to water resources and the Boise River.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtduuhqDkvEtzfJSXeL1fsH7T7VqZ2cpzr

March Coordinating Team Meeting
2022-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Online, ID, United States
Wednesday 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
2022-03-16 08:30 - 2022-03-17 17:00 | ID
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.
2022-03-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Online, ID, United States
Peter 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 snow science is, discuss what we know about snow supply for the Boise River, and what we expect from climate change.

Register in advance here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZ0lf-CppzMoHtTIJZB9We…
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Earth Day Litter Clean Up
2022-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | ID
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
2022-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | ID
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, and more!

Its Idaho Gives Week - Please Donate to BREN!
2022-05-02 00:00 - 2022-05-05 23:59 | ID
Idaho Gives week is May 2-5th. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and we have generous donors willing to match up to $1300. Please help us make our match! Visit Idaho Gives or donate through this website. Give to Boise River Enhancement Network Inc | Idaho Gives

Riverside Chat: Irrigation and Urbanization
2022-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
Join BREN and Brent Orton, director of Public Works at the city of Caldwell for a Riverside Chat. We will be discussing how irrigation has changed and been affected by increased urbanization in the valley.
Register at the zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdOyhrDouGtWdNYlLXKqUMnqJPP5YQdoo

Become a Master Water Steward Class
2022-05-14 08:30 - 14:00 | ID
The workshop includes a 3-hour classroom session and a 4-hour
hands-on field session at the Boise River. Learn about habitat,
biological, chemical and physical stream assessments. $40.00. Register Here

Riverside Chat: Crayfish Mercury Project
2022-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
Join us for a Riverside Chat as University of Idaho graduate student Tate Libuano discusses the Mercury Crayfish Project. This multi-year project looks at levels of mercury in the river using crayfish. Zoom registration link can be found here.

Crayfish Mercury Project
2022-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | ID
BREN will once again be collaborating with the University of Idaho to collect crayfish for the mercury study. We will be meeting Saturday August 27th to catch crayfish from the Boise River. This is a family friendly event but be aware that these crayfish will not be returned to the river. More info will be posted soon. You can register at this link.

Annual Meeting and Social Hour
2022-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Boise Library, 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, 83702, United States
Join BREN as we celebrate another successful year protecting the Boise River. The annual meeting will start at 6 pm at the Boise Main Library in the William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium (first floor through the children’s section). After, we will walk over to Payette Brewing where the first drink will be on us. Hope to see you all there!
Our agenda for the meeting is: Opening Remarks and Call Meeting to Order, Year in Review Video, Financial Reports, Volunteer Recognition, Introduction of 2022 CT Members and Board, Announcements and Adjournment.
Please let us know you will be joining us by registering here.

Riverside Chat: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. What is it and what do they do?
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
Join BREN for a Riverside Chat with Marve Griffith from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See registration information below.
When: Nov 15, 2022 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District, Regulatory Program is one of many missions the Walla Walla District administers within the Boise River Watershed.
Please Join Marve Griffith, a Regulatory Project Manager from the Boise Regulatory Office to learn a bit about the history of the Corps Regulatory Program, how that intersects with the Public, and lessons learned which can help support successful restoration projects within the watershed.
Christen Marve Griffith
Senior Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, Regulatory Division.
Marve Griffith has been with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for over 10 years,
primarily as a Project Manager implementing the USACE’s Regulatory Program in Idaho. The
USACE Regulatory Program intersects with most major industry sectors in Idaho and requires
strategic involvement to adapt to the changing needs and diversity of applicants. Marve has
had the pleasure of working across the entire spectrum of industries, to include being the lead
Project Manager, for major mine, water resource, and infrastructure development projects, as
well development groups, local highway departments and “mom and pops”.
Prior to his role with USACE, Marve worked across various trades in residential and commercial
construction.
Marve holds a B.S. in Geosciences from Boise State University (2014).
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqd-Grpz4vG9amOgUAgnW2aV_ZB19eT_GH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Riverside Chat - Adam Bass River Guide Down Under
2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
BREN board member, Adam Bass, spent the winter being a river guide in Australia. March 28th he will host a Riverside Chat to talk about his travels and compare Australian rivers to the Boise River. Register at the zoom link here.

WaterShed Weekend Earth Day Celebration
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | ID
BREN will be at the Boise WaterShed for their Earth Day Celebration! This is a great family activity, be sure to stop by our table and say hi!
TACOS, LIVE MUSIC, GIVEAWAYS, TOURS, ART & GAMES
SATURDAY, April 15th – FREE ACTIVITIES 10 AM – 1 PM
The WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise 83714
More Info on the Boise WaterShed website.

Make Star Shine! With BREN
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | ID
Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up the Boise River! We will meet at Star City Hall at 9 am, then head to the river to pick up trash. Trash bags will be provided, please bring gloves.
Star City Hall
10769 W State Street

It is Idaho Gives Week! Thank you for supporting BREN.
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-04 23:30 | ID
Thank you for considering BREN during Idaho Gives week. Here is the link to the Idaho Gives website, or you can donate here.

Please join us for our Idaho Gives Party, Wednesday, May 3rd 5:30-7:30 at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park.

Celebrate Idaho Gives with BREN and our Partners
2023-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | ID
We hope you can come to our party! Join BREN and our partners to celebrate Idaho Gives.

RSVP: Idaho Gives Celebration Tickets, Wed, May 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite

BREN and Boise Bicycle Project Plant Tour and Social Bike Ride
2023-06-21 17:45 | ID
Save the date!
BREN is teaming up with Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) to host a plant tour, led by our own Rob Tiedemann, and social bike ride along the greenbelt. Exact details are still being worked out but mark your calendars for June 21st at 5:45 pm and meet in front of BBP located at 1027 S Lusk St, Boise, ID 83706 (parking available in Ann Morrison).
We will ride the greenbelt to the bridge near the racetrack at the fairgrounds where there will be two choices: 1. Head to Barbarian Brewing in Garden City or 2. Continue another few miles to the Notch to view BREN’s revegetation worksite, then go to Barbarian Brewing. This is an all ages/all abilities ride and children are allowed at the brewery with adult supervision.
This will be a leisurely ride and open to everyone of all ages!

Riverside Chat: Crayfish Mercury Project
2023-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
Friday, July 18th join BREN and U of I graduate student Tate Libunao for a Riverside Chat. Tate will be in Boise this fall when BREN volunteers collect crayfish for his study. Friday he will discuss the science and the results so far.
Register in advance at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-iupjorEtV6hKSI19gW0DhVAGx2-Qre

WaterShed Watch
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | ID
Watershed Watch is a one-day science event to help gather data about the health of the Boise River. The event takes place the fourth Thursday in September with upper elementary students in the Treasure Valley.
For more info visit the Boise WaterShed website.

Riverside Chat with Colin Custer: Native Mussels of the Lower Boise River
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
In Person or register via Zoom here

City of Boise 2024 Earth Day Celebration
2024-04-13 12:00 - 16:00 | ID
Saturday, April 13th from noon to 4 p.m. at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park. Join BREN at this family-friendly event, with activities like face painting, bouncy houses, food trucks and t-shirt printing.

Riverside Chat - Women in Fly Fishing with Christine Panagos
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | ID
Women are currently the fastest growing demographic in fly-fishing, which has largely been a male-dominated outdoor activity. It is estimated that women now make up approximately 31% of all fly-fishers on the water. Although this relatively recent surge in the number of women fly-fishers is becoming common knowledge, the role of women in fly fishing has a very long history.

Christine Panagos was born and raised in Manchester, NH. She grew up working and recreating on the lakes and rivers in southern NH. Her love and endless curiosity for aquatic wildlife has made her a lifetime student of the lakes, rivers, and streams in the places she has been lucky enough to live. She views each of the waters she fishes with a unique personality and enjoys capturing their character with each changing season.

Please join us to learn more about the history of women in fly fishing and hear Christine share her personal story of how she became involved in the sport. She will share her insights on some of the first steps she took towards returning to her roots and the restored passion she has found returning to the waters of Idaho.

oin in person at the downtown library or via zoom. Register for Zoom at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZYocuqprj8pE9ejmFornbntw…
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Riverside Chat with Christine Panagos

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Kegs 4 Kause
2024-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 | ID
We are excited to be selected as a beneficiary of Payette Brewing’s Kegs 4 Kause program! Not
only will our organization be featured in their Tap Room,they also will be donating half ofthe
proceeds from draft beer sales directly to us on Monday, August 26th from 6-10pm!
#kegs4kause #payettebrewing #payetteforward

---------------------------------------------------- Crayfish Mercury Project
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | ID
The Boise River Enhancement Network (BREN) is once again partnering with the University of Idaho to catch crayfish for the Crayfish Mercury Project. This multi-year project measures the level of mercury in Crayfish which helps determine if crayfish and other fish caught from the river are safe for humans to eat.
This is a family friendly event and a great science project for children to participate in. A University of Idaho graduate student will be on site along with BREN professionals to answer questions about crayfish and the Boise River. Please note, although the U of I is looking into methods to test for mercury that preserve the life of the crayfish, at this point in time the crayfish are humanely killed once they reach the university.
. This year we will be upstream and downstream from where the fifteen-mile creek enters the river, near Middleton. Please join us Saturday, Sept 14th at 9am. This is a family friendly event! Just bring shoes and clothes that can get wet. Meet at the sportsman access off Midland Blvd and the River. More info on the study can be found here:

University of Idaho graduate student teaching Boise children about crayfish.

-----------------------------------------Postponed -Miracle on the River - Art Gala and Auction
2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | ID
Originally scheduled for Sept 25th, this event is being postponed until spring 2025.
Engage with renowned Idaho wildlife photographer
Ken Miracle at BREN’s upcoming art gala and auction. Ken will share his work and experience throughout the evening. Music will be performed by the talented harpist Danae Fails.
• Speak about his journey as an artist.
•Offer hands-on advice on how we all can capture the beauty of
the river with our phones!
•Auction large format prints of his work to support BREN’s work on
the Boise River.
Wednesday, September 25th. Dinner at 6, auction begins at 7.
On the lawn at Veolia Marden St. off Warm Springs Ave. Boise.

Parking provided beyond the gate at Veolia.

Boise River Night - A Fundraiser For BREN
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Basque Center, 601 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
Who Doesn’t Love a Party?
Especially When it is a Costume Party!

Join in the fun at the second annual Boise River Night! Celebrate fall and show your love for the Boise River by dressing for how you enjoy the river, or as something from the river.

Are you a rafter, floater, jogger, bird watcher, angler, paddle boarder or something else? Dress the part!
Or dress up as a fish, crayfish, squirrel, heron, snake, raccoon, deer, tree, or anything else you can think of!
Music by Tejano Outlaw

Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner. Available at:
Costume party and fundraiser for the Boise River Enhancement Network Tickets, Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

The Beaver Believers sponsored by RIVHAB – The Flicks
2024-12-05 18:30 - 22:00 | ID
Jeanne McFall, president of RIVHAB Engineering, is proud to invite you to join her company as we give thanks for our State’s riverscapes and wildlife, and the industrious little paddle-tailed engineer that supports it all, the beaver. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets below! Through this event, we’re proud to be raising funds for one of our favorite nonprofit organizations, the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Doors will open at 6:30, and the screening will begin at 7pm. Our venue, The Flicks in downtown Boise, will have food and beverages available for purchase. After the screening, we’ll share what’s happening with beavers and riverscape restoration right here in Idaho! Jeanne will moderate a Q&A and panel discussion featuring filmmaker Sarah Koenigsberg, Cory Mosby of Idaho Fish and Game, and Brian Cluer of NOAA Fisheries West Coast. Join us at The Flicks — The Beaver Believers
