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Histories: Boise Project” Vol
The Boise Project Wm. Joe Simonds Bureau of Reclamation History Program Denver, Colorado Originally printed:1997 Reformatted, reedited, and reprinted by Brit Storey: December 2009 Table of Contents Table of Contents..............................................................1 The Boise Project..............................................................2 Project Location.........................................................2 Historic Setting .........................................................3 Project Authorization.....................................................4 Construction History .....................................................4 Boise River Diversion Dam, Deer Flat Embankments, and Main Canal........6 Arrowrock Dam..................................................12 The Payette Division..............................................21 Black Canyon Dam ...............................................22 Deadwood Dam ..................................................27 Anderson Ranch Dam .............................................31 Cascade Dam....................................................38 Post Construction History ................................................40 Settlement of Project Lands ...............................................45 Project Benefits and Uses of Project Water...................................47 Conclusion............................................................49 About the Author .............................................................49 Bibliography ................................................................50 -
West Crane Creek Ranchlands
WEST CRANE CREEK RANCHLANDS WEST CRANE CREEK RANCHLANDS 677± acres Ranchland & 246 aums on BLM Grazing Allotment Great Cow & Horse Prospect on South Crane Creek Road, Midvale, Idaho EXECUTIVE SUMMARY West Crane Creek Ranchlands are 677± deeded acres of beautiful mountain valley ranchlands with good grasses, springs, seasonal Milk Creek running through and a share in over 10,000 acres of a BLM grazing allotment, which can support close to 100 pair for 4.3 months in a normal year. Running along South Crane Creek Road, the ranchlands offer excellent year- round access. WCC Ranchlands offers spectacular vistas from the hilltops of its 677± deeded acres overlooking Crane Creek Reservoir and the ag-based valley. Nestled in a picturesque foothill basin it could be a great base for a horse & cow outfit. Northern Washington County is still cattle country with fertile croplands, lush pastures and mountain grass. EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENTED BY: Lon Lundberg, CLB, ABR, CCIM Land, Farm & Ranch Brokerage since 1995 www.gatewayra.com ofc: 208-939-0000 c:208-559-2120 [email protected] WEST CRANE CREEK RANCHLANDS Introducing: WEST CRANE CREEK RANCHLANDS WEST CRANE CREEK RANCHLANDS LOCATION Offering beautiful scenery and great access, the 677+ acre West Crane Creek Ranchlands is nestled in a valley basin accessed via Farm-to-Market Road to So. Crane Creek Road southeast of Midvale in Washington County, Idaho. The views from the hilltops offer vistas overlooking Crane Creek Reservoir and the grass-covered hills and valley with snow-capped peaks of Cuddy Mountain. Twenty+ minutes away is Highway 95, which affords excellent access to bring cattle to market, kids to lessons or games, recreational pursuits, fine dining or shopping in the Weiser River Valley, Treasure Valley or Ontario, OR and north to New Meadows, Riggins or McCall. -
Lower Payette River Subbasin Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Load
Lower Payette River Subbasin Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Load December 1999 Prepared For State of Idaho by Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, Boise Regional Office 1445 North Orchard Boise, Idaho 83706 Principle Author: Michael J. Ingham Table of Contents List of Tables ................................................................................................................................... 1 List of Figures.................................................................................................................................. 1 1.0. Executive Summary.................................................................................................................. 2 1.1. Addressing Waterbody verses Hydrological Unit Area .................................................... 4 1.2. Public Involvement............................................................................................................. 4 1.3. Acknowledgment................................................................................................................ 5 2.0. Watershed/Water Quality Assessment...................................................................................... 7 2.1. Watershed Description ....................................................................................................... 7 2.1.1. Hydrology............................................................................................................... 12 2.1.2. Climate................................................................................................................... -
Payette River Basin Initiative
Payette River Basin Initiative Purpose The purpose of the Payette River Basin (PRB) Initiative is to utilize conservation easements in permanently conserving portions of land which hold natural, recreational, agricultural and hydrological water resource value. The PRB initiative hopes to receive and focus local, regional and national resources to accomplish this goal. The waterways, lakes, and wild country within and around the basin has drawn people to the area for generations and with increased use, development is inevitable. The Payette Land Trust (PLT) has long understood the importance of the Basin to the area’s quality of life, economic viability, unique natural beauty and the importance to the State’s water quality. The PLT will strive to keep the land in private ownership and provide the opportunity for public access through agreements with willing private landowners. Goal The Goal of the PRB initiative is to permanently conserve a connected corridor from the Payette Lake inlet to Cabarton Bridge along the main stem of the North Fork Payette River. This effort will allow for access, recreation and movement of both people and wildlife within the corridor, while conserving the existing natural beauty and water quality. Payette River Basin Initiative Payette Land Trust: What We Believe The PLT believes in conserving the rural landscape of west central Idaho for the benefit of our community and future generations. We promote a community ethic that values and conserves its working agricultural properties and timberlands in balance with thoughtful development. We envision dedicated areas of open access and connectivity encouraging people to take part in their environment. -
North Fork Payette River Location Map
Chapter III-2003-2010 integration North Fork Payette River Management Area 17 Management Area 17. North Fork Payette River Location Map III - 322 Chapter III-2003-2010 integration North Fork Payette River Management Area 17 Management Area 17 North Fork Payette River MANAGEMENT AREA DESCRIPTION Management Prescriptions - Management Area 17 has the following management prescriptions (see map on preceding page for distribution of prescriptions). Percent of Management Prescription Category (MPC) Mgt. Area 2.2 – Research Natural Areas 1 4.1c – Maintain Unroaded Character with Allowance for Restoration Activities 27 5.1 – Restoration and Maintenance Emphasis within Forested Landscapes 72 General Location and Description - Management Area 17 is comprised of lands administered by the Boise National Forest within the North Fork Payette River drainage, from Banks to Cascade (see map, opposite page). The area lies in Valley and Boise Counties, and is part of the Emmett and Cascade Ranger Districts. The management area is an estimated 78,500 acres, of which the Forest Service manages 83 percent, 2 percent are private lands, and 15 percent are State of Idaho lands. The primary uses or activities in this management area have been dispersed and developed recreation, timber management, and livestock grazing. Access - The main access to the area is by paved State Highway 55 and well maintained, gravel- surfaced Snowbank Mountain Road and Clear Creek Road (Forest Roads 446 and 409). The density of classified roads in the management area is an estimated 3.0 miles per square mile, although part of the area is inventoried as roadless. Total road density for area subwatersheds ranges between 1.9 and 6.0 miles per square mile. -
Your Guide to Exploring Southwest Idaho
EXPEDITION Your Guide to Exploring Southwest Idaho Weiser Midvale Cambridge Council New Meadows Open Burgers Salads Breakfast Dessert Fries 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 7 Days a Week Welcome We Are Open For Your Convenience 406 E. Main St. • Weiser, ID • 549-1636 Contents 6 10 14 WEISER MIDVALE CAMBRIDGE A community known for its The Midvale mercantile Known as the gate- world famous fiddle festival is the hub of this small way to Hells Canyon, is a destination with a lot Idaho town located Cambridge fills up with of things for visitors to see along U.S. Highway 95. visitors every June for and do. Check out the his- The friendly folks that Hells Canyon Days. tory as you shop and stroll live here invite you to It’s the one weekend of around downtown or visit stop for a spell. Take a the year when parking one of the best small-town dip in the city pool or spots are scarce. It’s museums around. picnic in the city park. also a great access point to jump on the Weiser River Trail. PUBLISHED BY 25 29 Features COUNCIL NEW WEISER SIGNALProudly serving the Weiser River Valley AMERICAN since 1882 Council is surrounded Fiddle Contest – 9 MEADOWS PUBLICATION TEAM by outdoor recreation New Meadows is Jack the Dog – 10 in all directions. After Publisher - Sarah Imada Hells Canyon – 16 & 21 located in one of the a day hiking, biking, most picturesque val- Editor - Steve Lyon Fishing – 16 fishing or hunt- Advertising - Tabitha Leija leys in Idaho. Breathe Hiking and Lookouts – 17 ing, stop by a local in that fresh mountain Brandie Lincoln Weiser River Trail – 20 restaurant in town to air. -
Chapter 26. Upper Snake Recovery Unit—Southwest Idaho River Basins Critical Habitat Unit
Bull Trout Final Critical Habitat Justification: Rationale for Why Habitat is Essential, and Documentation of Occupancy Chapter 26. Upper Snake Recovery Unit—Southwest Idaho River Basins Critical Habitat Unit 26.1. Weiser River Critical Habitat Subunit ......................................................................... 613 26.2. Squaw Creek Critical Habitat Subunit ......................................................................... 617 26.3. North Fork Payette River Critical Habitat Subunit ...................................................... 621 26.4. Middle Fork Payette River Critical Habitat Subunit .................................................... 625 26.5. Upper South Fork Payette River Critical Habitat Subunit ........................................... 629 26.6. Deadwood River Critical Habitat Subunit ................................................................... 641 26.7. Arrowrock Critical Habitat Subunit ............................................................................. 645 26.8. Anderson Ranch Critical Habitat Subunit .................................................................... 659 611 Bull Trout Final Critical Habitat Justification Chapter 26 U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service September 2010 Chapter 26. Southwest Idaho River Basins Critical Habitat Unit The Southwest Idaho River Basins CHU is essential maintaining bull trout distribution within this unique geographic region of the Upper Snake RU. This CHU occurs in southwestern Idaho and consists of three River Basins: the Boise River, -
History of Boise River Reservoir Operations, 1912‐1995
History of Boise River Reservoir Operations, 1912‐1995 By Jennifer Stevens, Ph.D. June 25, 2015 JENNIFER STEVENS. PH.D. 1 Table of Contents Author Background and Methodology ......................................................................................................... 4 National Archives, Seattle ......................................................................................................................... 5 National Archives, Denver ........................................................................................................................ 6 Federal Record Center, Denver ................................................................................................................. 6 Idaho State Archives, Boise ....................................................................................................................... 6 Boise State University Special Collections, Boise ...................................................................................... 6 Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Boise River: 1902‐1953 ........................................................................................................................ 10 Authorization and Construction of Arrowrock Dam ............................................................................... 10 Drought, Floods, and the Authorization of Anderson Ranch Dam ........................................................ -
Winter Distribution of Bald Eagles Along a Segment of the Boise River
TimothyD. Reynolds! NancyD. Ertler DerekK. Broemeling Biology Departnent Boise StateUniversity Boise,Idaho 83725 and Richard P. Howard U.S. Fish and Vildlile Service Endangered Species Program 11620Overland Road, Room 209 Boise, Iclaho 83705 Winter Distributionof Bald EaglesAlong a Segment of the Boise River, ldaho Abstract Balct Eagles I tjdliaect/ts le*cocephala:) rvere observed from mid-Dccember 1982 duoush m;d March 19Bl to determire their winter clensitvdensity and distribution alongalonp therhe BoiseRoise RivcrRiror extenclirg-vren.linc 1,i km upstreamIrom Boise, Ada County, Idaho. A minimum of 10 inaiinaividual caeles *'ere obscrveJ r tot^l of 148 timcs. EarlvEarly in the winter-winter, eaglesaeles were ratherrarher.venlv,li cvenly distributetl along thc 14 km stretch of river. Thercafter.'after. 60 Dercentpercent of thcrhi sishtinssrigtrrings were within*ithrn thcrt,c firstfir{r kilomererkilomer.r of rivcrriv.r bclow Lucky PeaL reservoir. Introduclion The Boise River, upstreamfrom Boise,Ada County, Idaho, provides the requiremenrsof open v,rater,suitable habirat, aod adequateprey for Bald Eagleswintering in rhe western Unitecl Srates(Steenhof et r/. 1980), and is annuallyused by eaglesfor J or more monrhs eachwinrer (Jensen1981). Ownership of rhe land adjaceorto the strerchof river from Boise to Lucky Peak Dam (Figure 1) is a mosaicof privarg industrial, and state inter- ests.The developmenrof the bo tomland within the floodplain is under the supervisioo of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Currently there is only limited human acrivicy in this area.Nearly 75 perceot of rhe lancladjacenr to the river is either undisturbedor is pastufeiand.However, severaiplans for developmentof sites along rhis segmenrof the river have beeo proposed. -
Woodland Mountain Pastures Woodland
WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES 1282± acres of Mountain pastures for grazing livestock, plus big game & bird hunting Cambridge, ID EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Woodland Mountain Pastures offers wide open space, good spring grazing and fall hunting for mule deer, elk, occasional antelope, black bear, coyote, quail, partridge, and some upland bird. In addition, one may be able to spot a wolf, cougar, badger and other wild animals on or near the ranch property. There is good water for both domestic livestock and wildlife year-round with two of three ponds holding water yearlong. Owner reports that the grass will feed 200± head for 2.5 months (500± aums). Cattle/livestock are trailed through a neighbor’s land, which is common in this country, but a permanent access easement will need to be established, if a buyer so desired. There also may be the possibility of adding more ground as a couple neighbors have expressed interest in selling. “Put your money in land, because they aren't making any more of it.” Will Rogers, 1930 EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENTED BY: Lon Lundberg, CLB, ABR, CCIM Land, Farm & Ranch Brokerage since 1995 www.gatewayra.com Office 208-939-0000 cell 208-559-2120 [email protected] For info or to schedule a tour contact: Lon Lundberg 208.559.2120 WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES Introducing: WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES GATEWAY Realty Advisors Eagle, ID ©2017 contact Lon Lundberg, CLB, Ranch Broker www.gatewayra.com WOODLAND MOUNTAIN PASTURES LOCATION Known as the gateway to Hell’s Canyon from Idaho side of the Snake River, Cambridge is a picturesque small town with a strong sense of community that provides a variety of shops and services, a K-12 school system, churches, several popular café’s, lodging, groceries, lumber and hardware, banking, automotive repair and a medical clinic. -
District Focus Water
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District By Daren Coon History he Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District In 1905, NMID acquired the right, title, and (NMID) is a water storage, conveyance, interest to a canal company that was the predecessor Tdistribution, and drainage system that supplies of NMID. The acquired water rights date back to irrigation water to 69,000 acres of farms and lawns the 1860s and are some of the oldest in the state of in Canyon and Ada Counties of southwestern Idaho. Idaho. The canal company’s original stockholders and Since its founding at the turn of the last century, investors—the same owners of the railroad companies NMID has delivered water to both small, highly that helped open up the West—were from out East, productive farms and a steadily growing urban mostly the Philadelphia area. But private enterprise environment in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. was not able to make it over the long haul. What NMID operates and maintains more than was needed was a political subdivision or entity that 500 miles of canals and drains to deliver water had the right of assessment and did not have to rely to variety of crops, including sugar beets, alfalfa, on outside investors to underwrite the expense of District Focus beans, and flower seeds, while thousands of miles of construction and maintenance. The formation of pressurized pipe services portions of three cities and NMID brought management home to the water users 367 subdivisions. NMID’s primary responsibility of the Treasure Valley—those making a living off the is simple: to operate and maintain the district’s water. -
Assessment of Fisheries Losses in the Upper Snake River Basin in Idaho Attributable to Construction and Operation of Dams with Federal Hydropower Facilities
ASSESSMENT OF FISHERIES LOSSES IN THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER BASIN IN IDAHO ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF DAMS WITH FEDERAL HYDROPOWER FACILITIES Idaho Department of Fish and Game IDFG Report Number 07-52 August 2007 ASSESSMENT OF FISHERIES LOSSES IN THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER BASIN IN IDAHO ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF DAMS WITH FEDERAL HYDROPOWER FACILITIES Prepared by: Idaho Department of Fish and Game 600 South Walnut Street P.O. Box 25 Boise, ID 83707 IDFG Report Number 07-52 August 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ASSESSMENT OF FISHERIES LOSSES IN THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER BASIN IN IDAHO ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF DAMS WITH FEDERAL HYDROPOWER FACILITIES................................................................................ 1 ABSTRACT................................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 2 BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREAS.......................................................... 2 Anderson Ranch Dam and Reservoir ........................................................................................ 2 Black Canyon Dam and Reservoir............................................................................................. 3 Deadwood Dam and Reservoir.................................................................................................. 4 Boise River Diversion