Boise - Treasure Valley
Blog Posts
So what now?
Luke Kolar • Jul 12, 2017
Now that you have had a few days in class, what are your initial thoughts as to how you'll implement what you've learned into your classrooms?
Birds, Pollinators and Fish, Oh My!
Erin Harris • Jul 12, 2017
As I think over the day, my mind is a whirlwind of perspectives at which to approach the complexity of the relationship between the stakeholders of the Boise Watershed.
The day began with birds....beautiful and delicate, yet resilient to the the everchanging availability of resources. ... more
Climate Change
Kristine Kempthorne • Jul 12, 2017
Climate change has affected many things in the area especially some wildlife. The behaviors, migration, and breeding of the local wildlife can change due to the climate change. Other issues that are arising are the insects that have migrated toward Idaho such as mosquitos carrying diseases.... more
Idaho Stakeholders
Ashlee Kolar • Jul 12, 2017
This is taken from Allie Floyd: "If you had to choose to be one of the stakeholders from the list above, who would you be and what issues would be most important to you regarding water use? How can you work together with other stakeholders to achieve your goals?" Stakeholders include: ... more
pollinators and plants as stakeholders?
Stephanie Chamberlin • Jul 12, 2017
So with all of the stakeholders involved in water rights and determining who gets what and where, we also have to concider the plants and the insects that pollinate them. Where do they come into the mix? So we just ignore them and let the chips fall where they may or do we try to help? ... more