Bear Lake Regional Commission is a project that began to interest local landowners in streambank restoration. Several farmers and ranchers came forward to begin the project, which was funded through Idaho's section 319 program. Initial plans called for regrading a 600-foot section of the streambank to restore the nearly vertical 4 to 10 foot high banks along the stream to a 3:1 grade. Materials removed from the banks were used by area farmers to level the low spots in their fields.
The Bear Lake Regional Commission also obtained a U.S. Forest Service tree cutting permit and, with the help of area farmers and ranchers, cut and transported a number of trees to the site. The trees, approximately 15 to 20 feet in length, were placed in the stream channel in an overlapping fashion as flow deflectors and temporary fish habitat. They were anchored to the streambank using special anchors.
A project review found many fish in the area although none had been recorded befor the restoration had begun.
Location:
PO Box 26, Fish Haven Idaho 83287
Telephone
208-945-2333 Toll Free: 800-448-BEAR Fax 208-945-2072
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06/09 Coming to The Fish Haven area
Annual Port-Neuf Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous Pocatello ID May31-June2 Enjoy the black powder rifle and pistol shoots, the trailwalks, our knife and hawks throws, the cannons, and the primitive archery shoot. The music at the campfire at the end of the day. Visit the traders of the 1840’s. They are all in canvas of the period as are the Mountain Men and Women of the Primitive Camps. See how they lived and worked daily.
Intermountain Equifest Pocatello ID June20-23 We will have trail riding competition, extreme cowboy race, posse drill presentation, grand entry, horse show, barrel racing, pole bending, bucket races, flag races, and kids games. Horseback and on foot.
Malad Valley Welsh Festival Malad City ID June28-July1 Today, Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality.
Eastern Idaho State Fair Blackfoot ID August31-September7 The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot begins Labor Day and features horse racing, demolition derby, rodeo, and top name stars along with the excitement of the midway rides and wide range of food booths. The fair has all the traditional elements of an agricultural fair, including exhibits and 4-H competition.
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Jackson Hole WY September5-12 The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West.
Portneuf Greenway Foundation RiverFest Pocatello ID August17-September17 This is a one day festival which features local and regional bands. This year's headliner band is The Clumsy Lovers. We also have craft booths, commercial booths and lots of great food. There will be a horseshoe tournament as well as our famous raffle. In previous years we have given away camp trailers, boats and cars.
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