Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Boise River Spawning Gravel Placement Project -- July 2005



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On July 16, 2005 the Ted Trueblood Chapter held a work outing in Boise where we rolled up our sleeves and did something good to improve coldwater fish habitat. That day we undertook the creation of new gravel spawning beds in two side channels of the Boise River near the River Run housing development and the Warm Springs Golf Course.

Redds in the south channel photos taken in the fall of 2005, documenting the success of this project.

An electrofishing survey conducted in the fall of 2004 by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game indicated that there is a self sustaining population of wild brown and rainbow trout living in the reach of river from Barber Park downstream to Eagle. However, quality spawning habitat is in short supply.

Our TU chapter partnered in the project with IDFG, the Rotary Club of Boise and the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. We had a good turnout with more than 40 volunteers, and we had a fun time, good camaraderie, and a beautiful riverside setting as a backdrop.

Project Partners

Idaho Fish and Game is providing fisheries expertise and planning to this effort. Boise Parks and Recreation Department is a project partner and is providing equipment and personnel for the work day.

Funding for this project has been provided in part by the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation. The Rotary Club of Boise is a partner on this project.

We appreciate the support and cooperation of adjacent landowners along The Island development within River Run and the Boise City Canal Company.

Questions or comments? tutedtrue@aol.com
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