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East Fork Salmon River Restoration Project
Restoration work started Summer 1997 on approximately 10 miles of the East Fork of the Salmon River south
of Challis to improve its stream banks. The work involves grazing management throughout the watershed, tree and shrub planting along the riparian corridor and river bank stabilization with natural rock and log structures. This project additionally includes irrigation diversions to develop stable instream structures that will deliver water for the irrigation system, stabilizing the river bed and banks and providing fish habitat. Portions of the river corridor will be protected with perpetual conservation easements.The drainage supports runs of spring and summer chinook salmon and steelhead trout plus bull trout and cutthroat trout. The East Fork is one of the most important tributaries for salmon spawning and rearing in the upper Salmon River drainage. A trapping facility, constructed at approximately river mile 18 in 1984, collects steelhead as part of the Sawtooth Hatchery operation. Hatchery steelhead in this drainage are B-run fish originally from Dworshak National Fish Hatchery. This specific section of the river was targeted because the river channel had become unstable. Severe river bank erosion caused loss of agricultural land. Spawning gravels were being lost. Tree and shrub replacement was limited because of grazing and frequent erosion from flooding. with target restoration completion date of 2002 for the entire 10 mile reach. Key elements of the work include instream structures, fencing, vegetation planting and cottonwoods to stabilize river banks and provide shading. The following partner agencies are contributing personnel to develop the watershed plan, design the work plan, provide technical inspectors during the construction, and monitor and evaluate each field season.
Natural Resources Conservation Service Custer County Soil & Water Conservation Dist. Bureau of Land Management Salmon-Challis National Forests The Nature Conservancy Idaho Department of Fish and Game Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
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| STATEWIDE PROJECTS |
Our commitment to Idaho's wildlife is demonstrated by these statewide projects:
Idaho's Wildlife Needs You! Volunteer projects are ideal for individuals, families, friends, scouts, clubs, businesses, schools, churches and everyone who wants to participate in hands-on work for wildlife. Please join us and other volunteers to protect and enhance Idaho's rich wildlife heritage. Working together, we can accomplish a lot for today and tomorrow. To sign up for these projects, for applications to volunteer and for information about other volunteer opportunities, please contact: Mary Dudley, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Volunteer Coordinator, 208/327-7099. |
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| DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING |
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Discover how you can help support Idaho's Fish and Wildlife Resources through planned giving such as trusts, bequeaths, conservation easements, and other donations including the combined Federal Campaign, Idaho State Employees Campaign, City of Boise Employees Campaign. Contact us for more information!
PO Box 2254 Boise ID 83701-2254 208/334-2648 208/334-2148 FAX mdugger@idfg.state.id.us 
Now You Can Say "I Gave at the Office"Public Employees - you can now support the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation through your work place. If you are employed by a federal, State (including BSU, ISU and the U of I), Boise City, Ada County or Public School District agency, it's easy! In your fall 1998 campaign booklet, look for the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation under Community Shares/Idaho Giving Options (IdaGO). Designate your gift to us on your payroll deduction form, and Community Shares will pass it on. What if Community Shares/IdaGO isn't included in your workplace campaign? Just call Community Shares/ IdaGO at 208-336-1033, toll-free (in Idaho and E. Washington) at 1-888-986-7846, or email at info@idago.org. |
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| A NATURE CENTER WEDDING |
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Boise's MK Nature Center offers a formal garden setting that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Bride and Groom exchange vows amongst the wildlife and natural setting of the Nature Center. Visit with our event coordinator and see that this setting would be perfect for your wedding day. The Formal Garden is open from May to September, from dawn until dusk, for weddings or other outdoor events.
Day Rates: $500 for 7 hours Hourly Rates: $100 per hour up to 4 hours
PO Box 2254 Boise ID 83701-2254 208/334-2648 208/334-2148 FAX Event Coordinator: mdugger@idfg.state.id.us |
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