Boise - Treasure Valley

Blog Posts

My Connection to the Boise Watershed....

Ashlee Kolar • Jul 10, 2017

Most years I am more connected to it than this one.  I've been very busy with my family and the water levels have been so high that I haven't gotten the chance to enjoy the opportunities the watershed offers.  Typically I fly fish, float the Payette River, swim, and even camp around as many... more

Connecting to the Boise Watershed

Kristine Kempthorne • Jul 10, 2017

There are many many ways I use the Boise Watershed in my everyday life. I use it for basic daily needs such as showering and watering my lawn. I use it recreationally from riding my bike along the Greenbelt to floating the Boise. This year I have not been able to utilize it as much as I would... more

Going the Extra MILES

Rebecca Chavarria • Jul 10, 2017

It is really exciting to read about the work MILES is doing. Their research helps ensure that our ecosystem is closely watched to detect changes, patterns, and come up with valuable information that can be used to preserve and protect our land and the resources it gives us. Not only does MILES... more

Manager communication

Luke Kolar • Jul 10, 2017

I am curious with the water year we've had, what do you think the communication looks like between the managers of the dam systems looks like?

Impact of MILES

Emma Shannon • Jul 10, 2017

MILES is a valuable foundation tasked with helping inform, research, and manage Idaho's ecosystem services.  This foundation holds a potentially profound affect on the future of land and water use in Idaho.  Through quality research, accessible education, and science-based decision making, MILES... more