Boise - Treasure Valley

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What ecosystem service do I think is has the most value and why?

Duane Shreve • Jul 10, 2017

There are so many ecosystem services available to us it is difficult to choose and they are very much connected but I chose recreation as the most important since I love to fly fish. This has allowed me many hours of fun with my boys, friends, and just myself.  Another service that is directly... more

Boise River Watershed - Lake Lowell

Jenni Lund • Jul 10, 2017

 

Lake Lowell is a part of the Boise River Watershed.  It is near my home in Nampa, Idaho and it plays a big part in life in Nampa.  Not only does it supply water for recreational activities, but it is a main source of irrigation to the farms and neighborhoods.   The activities enjoyed at... more

Fabulous Photosynthesis

Erin Harris • Jul 10, 2017

Ecosystem services are plentiful, yet delicate, and very important.  Which is most important is a very difficult question to answer..... But, at this moment, I am finding PHOTOSYNTHESIS as the most important service because it benefits all biotic factors in all ecosystems.  This "magical"... more

It's clear to me!

Carissa Summers • Jul 10, 2017

What ecosystem service do you value the most in my watershed? Why?  Clean water is my final answer. At first, I had responded that recreation was my answer. However, after sharing with my partner, I changed my mind. Without clean water, all aspects would be affected if our waters are not clean.... more

My Connection to the Boise River WaterShed

Allie Floyd • Jul 10, 2017

 

 

The question I am answering today is "how are you connected to the Boise River WaterShed?", and my answer is more broad. Since I have lived in Idaho my entire life, but most of it in the Boise area, I have had the Boise River around since I was a child. At one point we moved... more