Trueblood Chapter Blog

Postings from the Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Boise, Idaho


Mar 11
What were willow cuttings 28 months ago continue to grow into a thicket. What were willow cuttings 28 months ago continue to grow into a thicket.

Mar 8
Saturday morning survey of south bank of Boise River, just upstream of Logger Creek diversion and Bown Crossing.  Some 300 feet of bank is eroding.  We’ll probably start at this upstream end and try to get some work done this spring.  A couple of hardened and narrowed access points to the river will be necessary to keep the stick-fetching dogs and their owners happy. Saturday morning survey of south bank of Boise River, just upstream of Logger Creek diversion and Bown Crossing.  Some 300 feet of bank is eroding.  We’ll probably start at this upstream end and try to get some work done this spring.  A couple of hardened and narrowed access points to the river will be necessary to keep the stick-fetching dogs and their owners happy.

Mar 7
A group photo of the BK students after they filled the pick up truck with willow as part of their community service day.  The willow cuttings will be stored in a refrigerator for a few weeks and then used on some stream bank restoration sites.  A group photo of the BK students after they filled the pick up truck with willow as part of their community service day.  The willow cuttings will be stored in a refrigerator for a few weeks and then used on some stream bank restoration sites. 

Bishop Kelly students bundle the cuttings, part of a willow gathering effort near the Boise River. Bishop Kelly students bundle the cuttings, part of a willow gathering effort near the Boise River.

Feb 25
Water is starting to flow in the Cottonwood Creek flume as the lower elevation snow melts. Water is starting to flow in the Cottonwood Creek flume as the lower elevation snow melts.

Feb 22
Come see Bugs of the Underworld at the Trueblood Chapter meeting, Wednesday, March 12 at the IDFG MK Nature Center. Come see Bugs of the Underworld at the Trueblood Chapter meeting, Wednesday, March 12 at the IDFG MK Nature Center.

Feb 14

WOOLLY BUGGER MEETING FEB. 19

COME BACK YE SILVER GIANTS

The plight of Idaho’s Salmon

Dave Cannamela & Jeff Barney

Woolly Bugger Meeting, February 19, 2008 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Idaho Fish and Game HQ 600 S. Walnut Street, Boise, ID


Feb 11
South Fork Boise strategy session. South Fork Boise strategy session.


Feb 6
TU Board meeting at Chicago Connection. TU Board meeting at Chicago Connection.