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												Proceedings, 2012 International Snow Science Workshop, Anchorage, Alaska
Proceedings, 2012 International Snow Science Workshop, Anchorage, Alaska THE URBAN AVALANCHE INTERFACE AND COMMUNITY IMPACTS A CASE STUDY: KETCHUM, SUN VALLEY & THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO Janet K. Kellam Former Director Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center, Ketchum, ID ABSTRACT: The reality of dealing with urban development in avalanche terrain can look simple on paper but is challenging and complex in real life. Other factors come into play beyond what is described on avalanche zoning maps. It is not just the home we are trying to protect, but also the lives of those that occupy and service the structure. Increasing population density, more homes built in avalanche terrain and recent avalanche cycles have produced numerous avalanche incidents and management problems throughout the communities of the Wood River Valley. This case study highlights close calls, management efforts and identifies individuals and groups placed at risk during an avalanche event. Other communities may benefit from this knowledge and improve their existing problems or recognize future avalanche issues. Before approval of new development in avalanche terrain local planners need to fully identify all individuals that may be put at risk – these often extend beyond the building’s occupants and may include emergency services, maintenance personnel, neighbors and visitors. In addition, local planners must consider how many locations may be simultaneously affected by avalanche events during large storms. Communities need to have avalanche-educated leaders, decision makers and planners who with the support of avalanche professionals, can accurately identify and understand local avalanche problems. Proactive management strategies can then be developed and applied on a case-by-case basis in order to reduce the increased avalanche risk associated with new development. - 
												
												Environmental Assessment
United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service November 2007 Environmental Assessment Travel Plan Map Revision Elimination of Motorized Cross-Country Travel and Motorized Route Designation Sawtooth National Forest Fairfield Ranger District, Camas County, Idaho Ketchum Ranger District, Blaine County, Idaho Minidoka Ranger District, Twin Falls, Cassia, Power, and Oneida Counties, Idaho; Box Elder County, Utah For Information Contact: Kim Pierson—Team Leader Sawtooth National Forest, Supervisor’s Office, Twin Falls, Idaho (208) 737-3200 http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/sawtooth/projects/ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Environmental Assessment Sawtooth National Forest Route Designation Table of Contents Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms ......................................................................................... - 
												
												Sun Valley Tpage.Cdr
I. INTRODUCTION A Master Plan for the Sun Valley Ski Area was approved by the United States Forest Service in 1989. In 1991, Ecosign completed a study of the Sun Valley Resort area that included several concepts for the development of the Bald Mountain, River Run and Warm Springs base areas and expansions to the Sun Valley Village. This Mountain Master Plan update will be a logical extension of the previously completed and approved 1989 Master Plan, as well as the work completed by Ecosign in 1991. This updated Master Plan will incorporate changes in technology and market conditions that have occurred since the previous work was undertaken. Since the completion of the 1989 Master Plan, substantial lift, trail and snowmaking upgrades were undertaken by the Sun Valley Company. Furthermore, the improvements to the Warm Springs and River Run base areas (1996), have created a significant change in the distribution of skiers accessing Bald Mountain from the River Run base versus the Warm Springs base. .1 Location and Regional Context The Sun Valley Resort and associated ski facilities are located in the Smoky Mountains of south-central Idaho. The resort is located adjacent to the towns of Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho. Ketchum is situated on the banks of the Big Wood River. The Big Wood River flows from the Sawtooth Mountains, to the north, through the Wood Valley, and south to the Snake River. Ketchum is approximately 154 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, 82 miles northwest of Idaho Falls, Idaho and 297 miles northwest of Salt Lake City, Utah, as illustrated in Figure 1. - 
												
												Sun Valley Tpage.Cdr
II. INVENTORY .1 Introduction The inventory stage includes the identification, analysis and mapping of all on- site and off-site factors which may affect the development potential of the Sun Valley ski area. The inventory data includes: the land status, climatic, biophysical, and physiographic characteristics of the study area, as well as an analysis of the existing ski area. The study area identified for mountain planning purposes encompasses about 8,180 acres in and around the Bald Mountain portion of the Sun Valley ski area and 1,030 acres in and around the Dollar Mountain ski area. Through an understanding of the site's existing conditions and natural process, environmentally sensitive areas can largely be avoided and natural development opportunities maximized. As a prelude to discussing the mountain's characteristics, it is appropriate to familiarize the reader with the basic requirements of ski area development. Ski area development is generally considered to be a non-consumptive resource use of the land. The development of ski lifts and ski trails requires the use of approximately 50 percent of the area in small, heavily developed zones. Ski lift right-of-ways are characteristically 40 to 50 feet in width, while ski trails vary between 100 and 200 feet wide. Subsequent to rough grading by practices selected for each site, the trails require fine grooming and in some cases, seeding to establish a grass cover. This grass cover prevents erosion, helps to minimize hazards and damage to the skiers’ and snowboarders’ equipment during low snowpack periods and possible damage to the area's snow grooming fleet. - 
												
												In This Issue
VOLUME 27, NO. 1 • OCTOBER 2008 2007/08 Season Roundup In This Issue From the President. 2 From the Editor . 2 Metamorphism . 2 Mailbag . 3 AAA News. 4 What’s New . 5 Crown Profiles LaChapelle Library Move . 9 John Montagne In Memoriam . 10 Turnagain Pass Avalanche . 27 April 7, 2008 NAC 2006/07 Season Roundup Forest Service National Avalanche Center . 16 Dear Lynne, Crested Butte Avalanche Center . 16 Here is a CD of a skier-triggered avalanche that Mt Shasta Avalanche Center . 17 happened up here in Alaska in mid-February on Sunburst Idaho Panhandle National Forest Avalanche Center . 17 Mountain up at Turnagain Pass. We thought you might Thebe Sierra Avalanche Center - Tahoe National Forest . 18 interested in including it in a future issue of Payette Avalanche Center . 18 . Avalanche Review Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center . 18 The sheer size of the slide and the fact that the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center . 19 victim survived without injury is amazing by itself, Northwest Montana - Glacier Country Avalanche Center . 20 but we were also able to assemble quite a collection West Central Montana Avalanche Center . 21 of photos of the avalanche in motion due to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center . 21 number of people out playing that day who witnessed Southeast Alaska Avalanche Center. 21 the slide. Our very own Matt Murphy happened to be up Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center . 21 there on Sunburst the day of the accident and was the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center . 22 first person to locate Ian’s signal and pinpoint his Northern New Mexico Avalanche Center . - 
												
												Appendix a Public Involvement
Appendix A Public Involvement 100 Legal and Administrative Framework (violations, lack of disclosure, decisionmaking, laws, regulations, policy) Concern Statement 100.01 The Forest Service must comply with section 1501.6 regarding cooperating agency involvement throughout the NEPA process. Response to Concern 100.01 The Forests have worked closely with numerous Federal, State, and local governmental agencies throughout the process. Appendix A of the Final Environmental Impact Statement provides a listing of coordination meetings that have occurred since the beginning of the revision process. Concern Statement 100.02 The Forest Service should explain what statute gives it authority to manage by ecosystems. The Forests have a mandate to manage as close to the ground as possible. The authorizing language for ecosystem management comes from the Endangered Species Act, in which land use regulations are authorized only to protect members of listed species from harm. Ecosystem management would greatly expand federal land use regulation at the discretion of federal agencies; the primary problem being the loss of private property without compensation, an even worse situation than under the current species-by-species approach. Response to Concern 100.02 There is not a specific statute the Forest Service uses as an authority to manage by ecosystems. An ecosystems approach was adopted by the agency in 1992 as it provides for a more complete approach to considering the components of the environment (biological, physical, economic and social), how the components interact, and the effects of management actions on those components. Ecosystem management does not expand federal land use regulation nor does it infer any claim to private property. - 
												
												Relocation Guide
EPICWINTER 2020-2021 IDAHO RELOCATION GUIDE Discover Your New Hometown PAGE 12 2 HomesByEpic.com Contents 12 6 10 54 “Which part of our beautiful area is right for you?” 52 Why Boise? Exploring Outside The Treasure Valley We Love it Here. So Will You. 4 Life Beyond the Treasure Valley 44 Featured Articles McCall 46 Winter Wonders for the Whole Familys 6 Twin Falls 48 Stressed? Try Nature’s Sun Valley 50 Medicine at Southern Featured Articles Idaho’s Hot Springs 10 Ski Like a Local 52 The Treasure Valley Sledder Heaven 54 Life is Easier Here 12 The Fun Doesn’t Have to Stop Treasure Valley Map 14 This Winter 56 Boise 16 Healthcare, Education, and Demographics Eagle 22 Idaho’s Home for Meridian 24 Health Care 60 Caldwell 27 The Treasure Valley Nampa 30 by the Numbers 62 Kuna 34 A New Way of Living Middleton 36 Ready to Make the Move? 63 Emmett 38 Star 40 Garden City 42 Epic Idaho Magazine 3 We Love It Here. Boise and the surrounding and our integrity. You’ll benefit Treasure Valley are booming — from our unique approach from and with good reason! This is the moment you call us to the the perfect place to work, play, final signature at closing. We’re retire, or raise a family. here to understand your needs, be your guide, and exceed your The question is: Which part expectations. of our beautiful area is right for you? We would be honored to work with you. Please enjoy this guide That’s where EPIC Realty shines. - 
												
												Community Health Improvement Plan
May 2014 North Idaho Community Health Improvement Plan Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis and Idaho Counties Original date: May 2014 Revision date: September 2015 Annual Review: Due September 2016 Table of Contents Message from the Directors ...............................................................5 Core Team and Partners .....................................................................6 Executive Summary ............................................................................7 Community Health Improvement Process...........................................8 Priority Issues ....................................................................................9 The First Steps.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Issues Identified ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Top Seven Issues ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Two Main Issues ..................................................................................................................................... 10 2014 County Health Ranking ............................................................ 11 Panhandle Health District ...................................................................................................................... - 
												
												Community Health Assessment
2013 Community Health Assessment Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis and Idaho Counties Table of Contents 2 1 Table of Contents Introduction and Background .................................................................. 4 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 4 IDAHO BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................ 5 Key Findings ............................................................................................. 6 BARRIERS TO ACCESS .......................................................................................................................... 6 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ............................................................................................................................... 6 TEEN BIRTHS .......................................................................................................................................... 6 MENTAL HEALTH ..................................................................................................................................... 7 DIABETES ................................................................................................................................................ 7 SMOKING/TOBACCO USE ..................................................................................................................... - 
												
												COMMUNITY INFO ASOTIN World War I, the Towns Agreed to Consolidate and Rich in the Heritage and Legends of the Nez Perce
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												Archaeolgoical and Historic Survey Report
ARCHAEOLGOICAL AND HISTORIC SURVEY REPORT 2005 KETCHUM RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO Prepared for: Planning and Zoning Department & Historic Preservation Commission City of Ketchum P.O. Box 2315 Ketchum, Idaho Administered Under a Grant from The Certified Local Government Program& Idaho State Historic Preservation Office 210 Main Street Boise, Idaho 83701 Prepared by: Claudia Taylor Walsworth, M.A. Walsworth and Associates Cultural Resource Consultants P.O. Box 1248 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 (208) 726-1722 With Assistance from Jeanne Flowers and Richard B. Meyer AUGUST 2005 SUMMARY Project Title: 2005 Ketchum Reconnaissance Survey Author: Claudia Taylor Walsworth, M.A. Walsworth and Associates Cultural Resource Consultants P.O. Box 1248 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 (208) 726-1722 [email protected] Investigation Type: Windshield or Reconnaissance (Class II) Project Locations: City of Ketchum and adjacent areas of impact Legal Descriptions: Township Range Section 4 North 18 East 18, 19, 30 4 North 17 East 11, 12, 13 Quadrangles: 1967 Sun Valley; 1967 Griffin Butte, Idaho 7.5’ Survey Date(s): May 23 to 31; June 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 15, & 16; July 1, 12, 3, 17, & 23 Total No. Sites: 241 NRHP Eligible Sites: 37 2005 Ketchum Reconnaissance Survey 2 Walsworth and Associates August 2005 A. KEY INFORMATION 1. Project Name: 2005 Ketchum Reconnaissance Survey 2. Report No. : TBA 3. Associated Agencies: Idaho SHPO, City of Ketchum for CLG Grant 4. Author of Report: Claudia Taylor Walsworth, M.A. 5. Date of Report: August 2005 6. County: Blaine 7. Legal Description: Township 4 North, Range 17 East, Sections 11, 12, 13; Township 4 North, Range 18 East, Sections 18, 19, 30 of the Boise Base Meridian. - 
												
												Idaho Roadless Conservation FEIS
United States Department of Roadless Area Conservation Agriculture National Forest System Lands in Idaho Forest Service Idaho Final Environmental Impact Statement National Forests August 2008 Appendix C—Idaho Roadless Areas Volume 4: Boise, Payette, and Sawtooth National Forests The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Idaho FEIS Idaho Roadless Areas Table of Contents APPENDIX C. IDAHO ROADLESS AREAS............ C4-1 Whitehawk Mountain #021........................ C4-129 Wilson Peak #040......................................... C4-133 Boise National Forest Bald Mountain #019 ........................................ C4-3 Payette National Forest Bear Wallow #125............................................ C4-7 Big Creek Fringe #009 ................................