Public Comments

Title:	Kootenai River Lower Meanders Project draft EA
Description:	The Bonneville Power Administration has prepared a draft environmental assessment for a river restoration project proposed by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho along the Kootenai River in Boundary County, Idaho. The draft EA describes the restoration project, discusses the anticipated environmental effects of the proposed actions and lists mitigation measures that help lessen those impacts. We want to hear from you about the information presented in the Draft EA. Do you have any comments, suggestions or concerns you would like to share. The Lower Meander Project is designed to improve habitat for federally-listed endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon, and address the needs of other native fish stocks in the Kootenai River. This is a compliment to other similar and recently completed restoration projects up and downstream from this one. The project is located upstream of the city of Bonners Ferry between River Mile 153.5 and 155 (0.5 mile to 2 miles upstream of Kootenai River Bridge) and is designed to enhance islands and side channels and to restore streambanks. The work would include pool excavation, island construction, bank grading, revegetation, and large wood structure installation along banks and in newly created channels.
Start Date:	3/24/2017
End Date:	4/24/2017
Related information:	http://www.bpa.gov/goto/KootenaiMeander