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Bathymetry, Morphology, and Lakebed Geologic Characteristics
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS MAP 3272 Bathymetry, Morphology, and Lakebed Geologic Characteristics Barton, G.J., and Dux, A.M., 2013, Bathymetry, Morphology, and Lakebed Geologic Characteristics of Potential U.S. Department of the Interior Prepared in cooperation with the Kokanee Salmon Spawning Habitat in Lake Pend Oreille, Bayview and Lakeview Quadrangles, Idaho science for a changing world U.S. Geological Survey IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Abstract lake level of 2,062.5 ft above NGVD 1929 (figs. 4–6) has been maintained during the summer (normal maximum summer full Scenic Bay, includes 254 acres and 2.8 mi of shoreline bordered by a gentle-to-moderate-sloping landscape and steep mountains. Methods conditions vary within each study unit: 2,100 photographs were subsampled for Scenic Bay, 1,710 photographs were subsampled lake morphology, lakebed geologic units, and substrate embeddedness. Descriptions of the morphology, lakebed geology, and pool), with drawdowns in autumn to reach a minimum winter level. Before 1966, the winter lake level was variable, and an A second study unit, along the north shore of Idlewild Bay, includes 220 acres and 2.2 mi of shoreline bordered by a gentle-to- for Idlewild Bay, and 245 photographs were subsampled for Echo Bay. These photographs were reviewed, and additional embeddedness in the shore zone, rise zone, and open water in bays and the main stem of the lake are provided in figures 5–6. Kokanee salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) are a keystone species in Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho, historically exceptional fishery continued with the Albeni Falls Dam in operation. -
12. Owyhee Uplands Section
12. Owyhee Uplands Section Section Description The Owyhee Uplands Section is part of the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion. The Idaho portion, the subject of this review, comprises southwestern Idaho from the lower Payette River valley in the northwest and the Camas Prairie in the northeast, south through the Hagerman Valley and Salmon Falls Creek Drainage (Fig. 12.1, Fig. 12.2). The Owyhee Uplands spans a 1,200 to 2,561 m (4,000 to 8,402 ft) elevation range. This arid region generally receives 18 to 25 cm (7 to 10 in) of annual precipitation at lower elevations. At higher elevations, precipitation falls predominantly during the winter and often as snow. The Owyhee Uplands has the largest human population of any region in Idaho, concentrated in a portion of the section north of the Snake River—the lower Boise and lower Payette River valleys, generally referred to as the Treasure Valley. This area is characterized by urban and suburban development as well as extensive areas devoted to agricultural production of crops for both human and livestock use. Among the conservation issues in the Owyhee Uplands include the ongoing conversion of agricultural lands to urban and suburban development, which limits wildlife habitat values. In addition, the conversion of grazing land used for ranching to development likewise threatens wildlife habitat. Accordingly, the maintenance of opportunity for economically viable Lower Deep Creek, Owyhee Uplands, Idaho © 2011 Will Whelan ranching operations is an important consideration in protecting open space. The aridity of this region requires water management programs, including water storage, delivery, and regulation for agriculture, commercial, and residential uses. -
Idaho Moose Management Plan 2020-2025
Idaho Moose Management Plan 2020-2025 DRAFT December 10, 2019 1 This page intentionally left blank. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Shiras Moose (Alces alces shirasi) occur across much of Idaho, except for the southwest corner of the state. Moose are highly valued by both hunters and non-hunters, providing consumptive and non-consumptive opportunities that have economic and aesthetic value. Over the past century their known range has expanded from small areas of northern and eastern Idaho to their current distribution. Population size also increased during this time, likely peaking around the late 1990s or early 2000s. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is concerned that current survey data, anecdotal information and harvest data indicate moose have recently declined in parts of Idaho. Several factors may be impacting moose populations both positively and negatively including predation, habitat change (e.g., roads, development, timber harvest), changing climate, disease or parasites and combinations thereof. IDFG was established to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage all of Idaho’s fish and wildlife. As such, species management plans are written to set statewide management direction to help fulfill IDFG’s mission. Idaho’s prior moose management plan (Idaho Department of Fish and Game 1990) addressed providing a quality hunting experience, the vulnerability of moose to illegal harvest, protecting their habitat, improving controlled hunt drawing odds and expanding moose populations into suitable ranges. The intent of this revision to the 1990 Moose Management Plan is to provide guidance for IDFG and their partners to implement management actions that will aid in protection and management of moose populations in Idaho and guide harvest season recommendations for the next 6 years. -
The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Atlas Preface Contents
The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Atlas Preface Contents The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Atlas presents a compre- Shaded Relief Map ...........................................Front Cover hensive summary of the region’s most precious groundwater resource and Using The is a basic reference of the geographic, geologic and hydrologic characteris- Preface and Contents........................... Inside Front Cover tics of this aquifer. Introduction ........................................................................ 1 Atlas The Atlas is designed in a narrative format supported by graphs, maps Aquifer from Space............................................................. 2 and images. It is intended for broad community use in education, plan- ning, and general technical information. The preparation and publica- Geography........................................................................... 3 tion of the atlas were partially funded by a United States Environmental Aquifer History................................................................... 4 Protection Agency aquifer wellhead protection grant. Climate and Population .................................................... 5 The information was collected and obtained from a variety of sources, If your interest in the Aquifer is including: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Idaho Depart- Geology................................................................................ 6 general, the authors suggest you page ment of Environmental Quality, Panhandle -
State Park Brochure
Lesson 2 Idaho State Park Origins Theme: “Why do we need state parks?” Content Objectives: Students will: Gain an understanding of the purposes of state parks Understand how parks, particularly state parks, originated Perform skits about why parks were developed Design puppets or costumes for skit/play Develop props and set backgrounds for skit/play Suggested Level: Fourth (4th) Grade Standards Correlation: Language Arts o Standard 1: Reading Process 1.8 o Standard 2: Comprehension/Interpretation 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Health o Standard 4: Consumer Health 4.1 o Standard 5: Mental and Emotional Wellness 5.1 Humanities: Theatre o Standard 1: Historical and Cultural Contexts 1.1,1.2 o Standard 2: Critical Thinking 2.1,2.2 o Standard 3: Performance 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Physical Education o Standard 2: Movement Knowledge 2.1 o Standard 3: Social Studies o Standard 1: History 1.3 o Standard 2: Geography 2.2 o Standard 3: Economics 3.1, 3.2 Suggested Time Allowance: Three 1-hour sessions Materials: “Idaho State Park Resource Sheet” “Heyburn State Park” Sheet “Park Play” Skit Art and craft supplies or clothing for costumes Materials for props and set backgrounds Theatrical music (if desired) Pocket folders (portfolios) Preparation: Make copies of “Idaho State Park Resource Sheet” (one per student) Make copies of “Heyburn State Park” Sheet (one per student) Make copies of “Park Play ” Skit (one per student) Decide on cast representation for play (actors or puppets) and gather materials Gather materials for props & sets Pocket folders (each student’s portfolio) Procedures: Session 1: 1. -
Elk Hunting in Idaho: Understanding the Needs and Experiences of Hunters
ELK HUNTING IN IDAHO: UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES OF HUNTERS Prepared by: Nick Sanyal, Ph.D., Associate Professor Ed Krumpe, Ph.D., Professor Alexandria Middleton, Research Assistant University of Idaho, College of Natural Resources For: Idaho Department of Fish and Game August 2012 2 | Page OVERVIEW The main goal of this stuDy of Idaho Elk hunters is to proviDe the Idaho Department of Fish anD Game representative information about the views of elk hunters in Idaho. Descriptions of who they are, what their preferences anD motivations are, how they make Decisions about where to hunt, anD their opinions on various Elk management issues were collecteD in the summer of 2012. This stuDy is the first comprehensive investigation of Idaho Elk hunters since a similar stuDy was conDucteD by the University of Idaho over 20 years ago in 1988-89, anD proviDes an important upDate to knowleDge about Elk hunters. The results proviDeD here, in combination with biological Data, are key to continuing to improve wilDlife planning anD management in the state of Idaho. SURVEY OBJECTIVES This current stuDy was DesigneD to proviDe contemporary Data for the quantification of the following characteristics of a sample Idaho Elk hunters: 1. Hunting Elk hunter profiles (basic Demographics, travel patterns, hunting history, harvest success, zone use); 2. Elk hunting preferences anD motivations; 3. Acceptability of current anD proposeD management strategies anD the trade-offs involved; 4. Decisions about where to hunt; 5. Attributes of a quality Elk hunting experience; 6. Hunting satisfaction; anD 7. Perceptions of preDators METHODS Survey research using a mail back anD web-baseD instrument was useD to collect Data from stratifieD ranDom samples of hunters licenseD to hunt Elk in 2011 Idaho. -
A 20-Day Inspirational Itinerary
StateA 20-day inspirational Parks itinerary N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N ® MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA WYOMING SOUTH DAKOTA IDAHO COLORADO ITINERARY OVERVIEW TOTAL TRIP*: 4,336 MILES/6,978 KM | 78 HOURS DRIVING ARRIVAL GATEWAY: Denver (DEN) DAY 1: Wyoming (Curt Gowdy) DAY 2: Wyoming (Bear River) DAY 3: Idaho (Bear Lake) DAY 4: Idaho (City of Rocks | Castle Rocks) DAY 5: Idaho (Thousand Springs | Bruneau Dunes) DAY 6: Idaho (Harriman) DAY 7: Montana (Bannack) DAY 8: Montana (Lewis & Clark Caverns | Missouri Headwaters | Madison Buffalo Jump) DAY 9: Montana (Chief Plenty Coups | Pictograph Cave) DAY 10: Montana (Makoshika) DAY 11: North Dakota (Little Missouri State Park) DAY 12: North Dakota (Fort Abraham Lincoln) DAY 13: North Dakota (Lake Sakakawea | Fort Stevenson) DAY 14: North Dakota (Fort Ransom) DAY 15: South Dakota (Palisades) DAY 16: South Dakota (Lewis & Clark Recreation Area) DAY 17: South Dakota (Custer State Park) DAY 18: South Dakota (Custer State Park) DAY 19: Wyoming (Hot Springs State Park) DAY 20: Wyoming (Guernsey State Park | Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility) DEPARTURE GATEWAY: Denver (DEN) *Drive times and distances are approximate and meant for inspiration only DAY 1: WYOMING CURT GOWDY STATE PARK ACTIVITIES: Recently named as an “Epic” trail system by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, the foothills of the Laramie Mountains offer a stunning setting for any kind of outdoor enthusiast. Separating Cheyenne and Laramie, Curt Gowdy State Park was named for the native Wyomingite and noted sportscaster. The area features granite towers, rocky soils and timbered slopes. -
SECTION 16 – Table of Contents
SECTION 16 – Table of Contents 16 Pend Oreille Subbasin Assessment – Terrestrial ............................................ 2 16.1 Focal Habitats: Current Distribution, Limiting Factors, and Condition ........................... 2 16.2 Wildlife of the Pend Oreille Subbasin ............................................................................ 12 16.3 Summary of Terrestrial Resource Limiting Factors ....................................................... 21 16.4 Interpretation and Synthesis............................................................................................ 24 16-1 16 Pend Oreille Subbasin Assessment – Terrestrial 16.1 Focal Habitats: Current Distribution, Limiting Factors, and Condition Vegetation in the Pend Oreille Subbasin is dominated by interior mixed conifer forest, with montane mixed conifer and lodgepole forests in the high elevations and small areas of montane coniferous wetlands and alpine habitats. Timber management is the primary land use in the Subbasin on National Forest System, BLM, Idaho Department of Lands, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Tribal, and private timberlands. Agriculture, grazing, and urban and rural residential development are other land uses. The largest urban areas within the Subbasin include Newport, Cusick, and Metaline, Washington, and Sandpoint, Priest River, and Clark Fork, Idaho. Figure 13.2 (Section 13) shows the current distribution of wildlife-habitat types in the Pend Oreille Subbasin based on IBIS (2003). Table 16.1 presents the acres of habitats by -
Greater Sandpoint Greenprint Final Report Greater Sandpoint Greenprint Final Report
Greater Sandpoint Greenprint Final Report Greater Sandpoint Greenprint Final Report The Trust for Public Land March Printed on 100% recycled paper. © 2016 The Trust for Public Land. Table of contents Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Executive summary .................................................................................................................. 5 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6 2. Study area ....................................................................................................................... 9 3. Community engagement ........................................................................................... 12 4. Mapping conservation values .................................................................................... 15 5. Greater Sandpoint Greenprint action plan .............................................................. 26 6. Profiles in conservation ............................................................................................... 28 7. Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 30 Appendix A: Participants Lists .............................................................................................. 31 Map References .................................................................................................................... -
RV Sites in the United States Location Map 110-Mile Park Map 35 Mile
RV sites in the United States This GPS POI file is available here: https://poidirectory.com/poifiles/united_states/accommodation/RV_MH-US.html Location Map 110-Mile Park Map 35 Mile Camp Map 370 Lakeside Park Map 5 Star RV Map 566 Piney Creek Horse Camp Map 7 Oaks RV Park Map 8th and Bridge RV Map A AAA RV Map A and A Mesa Verde RV Map A H Hogue Map A H Stephens Historic Park Map A J Jolly County Park Map A Mountain Top RV Map A-Bar-A RV/CG Map A. W. Jack Morgan County Par Map A.W. Marion State Park Map Abbeville RV Park Map Abbott Map Abbott Creek (Abbott Butte) Map Abilene State Park Map Abita Springs RV Resort (Oce Map Abram Rutt City Park Map Acadia National Parks Map Acadiana Park Map Ace RV Park Map Ackerman Map Ackley Creek Co Park Map Ackley Lake State Park Map Acorn East Map Acorn Valley Map Acorn West Map Ada Lake Map Adam County Fairgrounds Map Adams City CG Map Adams County Regional Park Map Adams Fork Map Page 1 Location Map Adams Grove Map Adelaide Map Adirondack Gateway Campgroun Map Admiralty RV and Resort Map Adolph Thomae Jr. County Par Map Adrian City CG Map Aerie Crag Map Aeroplane Mesa Map Afton Canyon Map Afton Landing Map Agate Beach Map Agnew Meadows Map Agricenter RV Park Map Agua Caliente County Park Map Agua Piedra Map Aguirre Spring Map Ahart Map Ahtanum State Forest Map Aiken State Park Map Aikens Creek West Map Ainsworth State Park Map Airplane Flat Map Airport Flat Map Airport Lake Park Map Airport Park Map Aitkin Co Campground Map Ajax Country Livin' I-49 RV Map Ajo Arena Map Ajo Community Golf Course Map -
Community Info
2021-22 NORTH IDAHO A REA MUSEUMS BONNER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM CRYSTAL GOLD MINE MUSEUM POST FALLS MUSEUM 611 S Ella Ave, Lakeview Park, Sandpoint 51931 Silver Valley Road, Kellogg 101 E 4th Ave, Post Falls • 208-262-9642 208-263-2344 • www.bonnercountyhistory.org 208-783-4653 • www.goldmine-idaho.com www.postfallsmuseum.weebly.com Open year-round, Tues-Fri 10am-4pm Open Feb 14th through Dec 31st Open Mid April-Mid October First Saturday each month 10am-2pm Winter 10am-4pm. Summer 9am-6pm. Closed Holidays. Hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm, or small groups by appt. (FREE Admission) $14/adults, $8.50/kids ages 4-16, $12/65+ seniors, Admission Fee: FREE, donations accepted. kids ages 3 and under free The Historical Society was established in 1972 to Located at the Old Chapin Drugstore (I-90, Exit 5, next to preserve the heritage of Bonner County. Valuable The historic underground mine walking tour is City Hall). Sharing Post Falls area history, including school artifacts exhibited throughout the museum depict the of an original 1880s gold mine. It is well lit. No and veteran displays, and photographs. climbing. All ages are welcomed. AAA approved. history of the county’s people and events that shaped E-mail: [email protected] No appointment needed. On-site, full-hookup its development. Research center contains a collection parking for RVs, campers and tour buses. of early photographs and an extensive newspaper file. SIERRA SILVER MINE TOUR FARRAGUT STATE PARK MUSEUM 509 Cedar St, Wallace • 208-752-5151 BOUNDARY COUNTY MUSEUM Hwy 54 four miles east of Athol • 208-683-2425 www.silverminetour.org 7229 Main Street, Bonners Ferry 208-267-7720 Located near the entrance to Farragut State Park. -
Great Rocky Mountains Tour United States, North America, with Washington
Great Rocky Mountains Tour United States, North America, with washington 0 mi 100 200 300 400 500 Copyright © and (P) 1988–2009 Microsoft Corporation and/or its suppliers. All rights reserved. http://www.microsoft.com/streets/ Certain mappingDAY and direction1 data © 2009 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved. The Data for areas of Canada includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including: © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © Queen's Printer for Ontario. NAVTEQ and NAVTEQ ON BOARD are trademarks of NAVTEQ. © 2009 Tele Atlas North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Tele Atlas and Tele Atlas North America are trademarks of Tele Atlas, Inc. © 2009 by Applied Geographic Systems. All rights reserved.Arrive into Seattle Overnight in Seattle DAY 2 Travel to Idaho Tour Old Mission State Park in Cataldo http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Travel to Wallace Sierra Silver Mine Tour www.silverminetour.org Oasis Bordello Museum http://myweb.cebridge.net/jmmayfield Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum Sixth Street Melodrama www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com Overnight in Wallace http://wallace-id.com Driving Time: Seattle to Spokane – 282 miles/451kms Spokane to Coeur d’Alene – 31 miles/50kms Coeur d’Alene to Wallace –50 miles/80kms DAY 3 Travel to Montana, there will be a one hour time change on the MT/ID border. Scenic drive along Flathead Lake (largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi) The endless opportunities of activities in the Flathead Valley can be found at: www.glaciermt.com, included is whitewater rafting, hiking, biking and camping. Also in the area is Whitefish Mountain Resort offering a Walk in the Tree Tops, Zip Line and Slide.