Project Sponsor
Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to stabilize 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 help reduce sediment and phosphorus loads to Coeur d’Alene Lake. This project is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
Funding
This project was awarded $49,000 from Governor Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.
Status
This project is complete.
Outcome
This project is estimated to reduce phosphorus loads to Coeur d’Alene Lake by 50 pounds annually.
