Boise River Enhancement Success Stories
Online IDLearn about four innovative projects that are enhancing the ecological health of the Boise River. Kevin Fagan, Stormwater Quality Specialist at Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will talk about street projects that are helping traffic flow and water quality. Mike Dimmick, Flood Control District 10, will talk about streambank stabilization projects that enhance habitat. Tom […]
Barber to Boise and Beyond: Boating the Boise River
Idaho River Sports 601 N Whitewater Park Blvd, Boise, IDWe’ve updated our Boise River Water Trail Guide. Adam and Chel will introduce the new and improved Guide and tell stories from paddling the Boise River this year. The Boise Water Trail Guide provides descriptions of access points, portages and other Boise River features from Lucky Peak Dam to the Snake River. The Boise River […]
Coordinating Team Meeting
Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, IDThe Boise River Enhancement Network Coordinating Team meets every other month to monitor, plan and coordinate BREN's activities. This will be the first meeting of the newly elected members of the Coordinating Team, Cassie Connolly, Louisa Evers, Jim Nunley, Rob Tiedemann and Jane Kreller. They will join re-elected members Phil Bandy and Zachary Autin along […]
BREN Board of Directors Meeting
Ecosystem Sciences 202 N 9th St #400, Boise, IDThe Boise River Enhancement Network Inc Board of Directors will meet on November 18, 2019 to conduct board business including contracts and the Board membership. Please contact Board President Kathy Peter at kdpeter.h2o@gmail.com for more information.
2019 Member Appreciation Party and Annual Meeting
The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd,, Boise, IDPresented by Renewal by Andersen of Boise and The Riverside Hotel with support from GEICO Treasure Valley BREN members are invited to our party and annual meeting in the newly-remodeled Sapphire Room. Not a member yet? It's easy and free to join the Boise River Enhancement Network. Join today. Enjoy music by Whitaker and Oliver, […]
Boise River Flood Risk Model Goes 2-D
Online IDLocal 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 […]
BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
SUEZ Water Idaho 8248 W. Victory Rd, Boise, IDEveryone 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.
Birds of the Boise River
Star City Hall 10769 W. State St., star, idaho, IDThe 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 […]
Fish of the Boise River
Star City Hall 10769 W. State St., star, idaho, IDWhether 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 […]
Coordinating Team Meeting – Moved to online
Idaho Fish and Game 15950 N Gate Blvd, Nampa, IDThe 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) […]