Boise River Flows Are Dropping

This past week we are seeing the flows in the Boise River drop well below the flood stage where it’s hovered for about a month or so.

From June 7 to 14 the river is down two feet (see chart).  We went out to Heron Creek Monday evening and observed the effects of the flooding on the project site.  The water-friendly riparian species like willow and cottonwood appear to be thriving if they were able to stay at least a little out of water.  The grass along the flats, if it survived, was knocked back.  It was especially nice to see some cottonwood trees that we think were started by seed doing well this spring.

The chart showing river stage (elevation) is shown with a couple pictures of Heron Creek project site.