Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation & Development Rc&d Co

Programs: Blm 89-4 - due to major risk to loss of life and property due to dry summer conditions creating very high ignition rates of excessive hazardous fuels this project's objectives are as follows: 1. Conduct community wildlife protection assessments and planning activities to identify specific hazardous fuels treatment with high priority to implement. 2. Accomplish hazardous fuel reduction activities for wildlife and structural space. 3. Develop and provide educational opportunities to the public through outreach and demonstrations. Fuel reduction projects, chipper rock, chipper contingency fund, quail bridge and oregon trail.

shade tree project - the idaho department of lands and idaho power partnered for the shade tree project. This project is designed to create a sustainable urban tree planting program by leveraging utility energy efficiency goals and the community benefits of share trees. The results are increased tree canopy cover in an urban environment, reduced peak energy use trhough a focus on strategic planning of shade trees on private property and air quality and storm water benefits.

forest service - forrest service project objectives are: 1. To improve the resiliency, health and sustainability of the terrestial, wetland and aquatic ecosystems in the southwest idaho area through a partnership and collaborative process that involves the rc&d and the us forst service. 2. To identify and explore specific restoration goals for the boise and payette national forests that are widely supported by partners, scientists and managers, and the rc&d emphasizing efforts that address forest challenges. 3. To ensure that restoration will be guided by sound science. 3. To work together to promote ecological restoration activities by supporting initiatives led by partners. 4. To encourage constructive dialogue and the application of the best science or best management practices. 5. Inform and educate us forest service staff, rc&d council and executive board, and partners about current and planned ecological restoration activities and results. 6. To strengthen us forest service relationships with partners through routine or specific involvement in project planning and implementation. 7. Promote and/or support projects that meet the rc&d goals to improve the economy and enrich lives in the communities as guided by the rc&d five year area plan.

other program services - administrative feess and crossroads museum construction at celebration park for community development.