Project Sponsor

Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District

Purpose

This project stabilized 1,600 feet of streambank on Mica Creek, a tributary to Coeur d’Alene Lake, by removing collapsed vegetation, armoring the banks, and replanting willows to prevent further erosion. These upgrades will reduce sediment and phosphorus loads to Coeur d’Alene Lake.

Funding

This project received $49,000 from Governor Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.

Current Status

The project was completed in summer 2024.

Outcome

This project is estimated to reduce phosphorus loads to Coeur d’Alene Lake by 50 pounds annually.