The South Fork Boise Watershed Group brings together state agencies, nonprofit entities, landowners, local tribal leadership, and public interest groups working toward the creation of a science-based restoration plan for the SF Boise River Watershed.
The group is led by Trout Unlimited and funded through the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program. We aim to foster collaboration, trust, outreach, planning, and solutions that benefit the community as a whole.
The South Fork Boise River Watershed Group’s Mission Is To Provide A Collaborative Opportunity For The Community Who Live, Recreate, Work, Or Are Connected To The South Fork Boise River Watershed Between Anderson Ranch Dam and Arrowrock Reservoir To:
The project area includes the South Fork of the Boise River between Anderson Ranch Dam and Arrowrock Reservoir, one of southwest Idaho’s premier wild rainbow trout fisheries.
Located less than a 90-minute drive from downtown Boise, the South Fork has been a highly valued fishery for many anglers for 30 years, since blue ribbon fishing rules were instituted. This river corridor is a designated state-protected river and qualifies as a candidate for Federal Wild & Scenic designation.
A long history of uses, including road building, recreation, and water management, has resulted in riparian and aquatic habitat degradation among other issues. The watershed group will identify and prioritize major watershed concerns, including:
We also aim to provide safe recreational opportunities that have minimal environmental impact.
The South Fork Boise River Watershed Group’s Mission Is To Provide A Collaborative Opportunity For The Community Who Live, Recreate, Work, Or Are Connected To The South Fork Boise River Watershed Between Anderson Ranch Dam and Arrowrock Reservoir To:
The project area includes the South Fork of the Boise River between Anderson Ranch Dam and Arrowrock Reservoir, one of southwest Idaho’s premier wild rainbow trout fisheries.
Located less than a 90-minute drive from downtown Boise, the South Fork has been a highly valued fishery for many anglers for 30 years, since blue ribbon fishing rules were instituted. This river corridor is a designated state-protected river and qualifies as a candidate for Federal Wild & Scenic designation.
A long history of uses, including road building, recreation, and water management, has resulted in riparian and aquatic habitat degradation among other issues. The watershed group will identify and prioritize major watershed concerns, including:
We also aim to provide safe recreational opportunities that have minimal environmental impact.
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