Boise - Treasure Valley
Blog Posts
What ecosystem service do I think is has the most value and why?
Duane Shreve • Jul 10, 2017
There are so many ecosystem services available to us it is difficult to choose and they are very much connected but I chose recreation as the most important since I love to fly fish. This has allowed me many hours of fun with my boys, friends, and just myself. Another service that is directly... more
Boise River Watershed - Lake Lowell
Jenni Lund • Jul 10, 2017
Lake Lowell is a part of the Boise River Watershed. It is near my home in Nampa, Idaho and it plays a big part in life in Nampa. Not only does it supply water for recreational activities, but it is a main source of irrigation to the farms and neighborhoods. The activities enjoyed at... more
Fabulous Photosynthesis
Erin Harris • Jul 10, 2017
Ecosystem services are plentiful, yet delicate, and very important. Which is most important is a very difficult question to answer..... But, at this moment, I am finding PHOTOSYNTHESIS as the most important service because it benefits all biotic factors in all ecosystems. This "magical"... more
It's clear to me!
Carissa Summers • Jul 10, 2017
What ecosystem service do you value the most in my watershed? Why? Clean water is my final answer. At first, I had responded that recreation was my answer. However, after sharing with my partner, I changed my mind. Without clean water, all aspects would be affected if our waters are not clean.... more
My Connection to the Boise River WaterShed
Allie Floyd • Jul 10, 2017
The question I am answering today is "how are you connected to the Boise River WaterShed?", and my answer is more broad. Since I have lived in Idaho my entire life, but most of it in the Boise area, I have had the Boise River around since I was a child. At one point we moved... more