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The Andrus Center Conference was just the start, our conversation continues tonight with our Idaho River Talk about water quality. Austin Baldwin, hydrologist from USGS and Biology Professor and IRU board member, Chris Walser, will discuss the different threats to Idaho’s river water quality. Idaho River Sports, 6:00-7:30PM! Salmon extinction is in the 11th hour and the solutions are complex. At Idaho Rivers United we want to continue to push the conversation towards action, because salmon can’t wait. #salmonsolutions #digforthetruth #cleanwater #boiseriver #protectwhatyoulove #keepemwet
"Were past the 11th hour. We as tribal people know that." - McCoy Oatman, Vice-Chairman of Nez Perce Tribal EC in the agricultural focused half of the Andrus Center conference. There are so many stakeholders being impacted by climate change and damage to the Idaho ecosystem - we don't have time to wait. #salmonsolution
"I have concluded that I am going to stay alive long enough to see salmon return to healthy populations in Idaho." Congressman Mike Simpson calls for direct action to save salmon, to protect their runs, and to remind us all why Redfish Lake is called Redfish. His tone was urgent calling for a #salmonsolution now. #idahoriversunited #idahoisforspawners #wildsalmon #freethesnake #protectwhatyoulove #whyiloveariver @AndrusCenter @GovernorLittle @SenatorRisch @CongMikeSimpson @MikeCrapo @RepRussFulcher @TheIdahoPress, @XavierAWard @IdahoStatesman, @rockybarker,@NMBlanchard, @CynthiaSewell, @chaddcripe @LewistonTribune, @ezebarker @KBSX915, @FABarnhill, @amandapeacher @NWPBroadcasting, @courtneyflatt @IdahoMtExpress @mpdailynews @twinfallstn @ThePostRegister @SpokesmanReview @TriCityHerald @Oregonian @thecolumbian @seattletimes @IdahoOnYourSide, @idahodent, @KTVB, @KTVBJoe @idahopower @AvistaUtilities @bonnevillepower @IdahoFallsPower @nwenergy
"What do we do with the time that is given to us?" - Jamie Pinkham, Nez Perce @ Andrus Conference on Energy, Salmon, Agriculture, and Community In 2018, only 13 wild sockeye returned to Idaho. The recovery goal is 2,500. The time for bold change is now. #SalmonSolution #FreeTheSnake #LowerSnakeRiver #WildSalmon #IdahoRiversUnited
Good morning from the @AndrusCenter Conference Energy, Salmon, Agriculture & Community: Can We Come Together? We'll be following the panels and speakers today about Idaho's energy demands, policy, and environmental concerns #idahoriversunited #idahoisforspawners #wildsalmon #freethesnake #protectwhatyoulove #whyiloveariver @AndrusCenter @GovernorLittle @SenatorRisch @CongMikeSimpson @MikeCrapo @RepRussFulcher @TheIdahoPress, @XavierAWard @IdahoStatesman, @rockybarker,@NMBlanchard, @CynthiaSewell, @chaddcripe @LewistonTribune, @ezebarker @KBSX915, @FABarnhill, @amandapeacher @NWPBroadcasting, @courtneyflatt @IdahoMtExpress @mpdailynews @twinfallstn @ThePostRegister @SpokesmanReview @TriCityHerald @Oregonian @thecolumbian @seattletimes @IdahoOnYourSide, @idahodent, @KTVB, @KTVBJoe @idahopower @AvistaUtilities @bonnevillepower @IdahoFallsPower @nwenergy
We celebrated Earth Day early this morning with a Boise River cleanup! A big thank you to the amazing community that came out to make it happen! Keeping our rivers clean does wonders for all river and ocean systems.🧽 #cleanwater #protectwhatyoulove #optoutside #idaholove #riverlove #idahorivers #idahoriversunited
@generationwildidaho is one of our partners for our Boise River Clean up tomorrow, so we wanted to introduce them! The link in our bio will take you to our piece about the impactful work Generation Wild is doing to connect Idaho’s youth to Idaho’s rivers. See you tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. for the clean up! #boiseriver #generationwild #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver
Get a head start on #earthday by helping clean up the river in all our backyards! Cleaning up the areas we enjoy daily is a great way to build community and a good lesson to take care of the beautiful Boise River that is so important to Boise, so bring your kids! #idahoriversunited #protectwhatyoulove #ifyouloveariver #earthmonth2019 #boiseriver #avedaearthmonth #publicwater #chums #proofeyewear #generationwild
The South Fork of the Salmon River flows from high in the Salmon River Mountains east of Cascade, Idaho. This river, found to be Wild and Scenic eligible and suitable by the U.S. Forest Service, travels for approximately 86 miles north to where it meets the Salmon River at Mackay Bar. A proposed open pit mine could have catastrophic repercussions for the South Fork of the Salmon River and downstream communities, making it one of America’s #MostEndangeredRivers of 2019. #idahorivers
HAPPY EARTH MONTH!!! We’re so excited for the month ahead, and to start our celebrations we’ll be down at Split Rail Winery tomorrow (April 3rd), where you can join us in trying the new wines they’ve been experimenting with! Split Rail Winery has decided to support Idaho Rivers United, so between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., 30% of the proceeds from the wine you buy will go to protecting Idaho’s waterways. Split Rail Winery owner Jed Glavin (pictured) says this is because water is so important to Idaho: “Everyone in our company strongly values the outdoors. Keeping our rivers and waterways clean and healthy is critical to keeping Idaho awesome. We love partnering with agencies that strive to protect our environment!” Thanks to the Split Rail family and we look forward to seeing you there! #idahorivers #idahoriversunited #splitrailwinery #splitrail #earthmonth #earthmonth2019 #boise #thisisboise #wine #winery #idahowine #cleanwater #ifyouloveariver
Rapids on the Salmon River, stillness on Priest Lake, snowfall on Sawtooth Peaks. Water in Idaho takes on many different shapes, all of which support us. Happy World Water Day. Photo by @pied_pfeiffer #worldwaterday #protectwhatyoulove #idahoriversunited #idahoisforspawners #wildandscenic #cleanwater
@panerabread is partnering with Idaho Rivers United for #worldwaterday on March 22nd! Using the link to the flyer in our bio, part of the proceeds from your purchases at Panera-Boise at 1150 W Myrtle Street between 4pm and 8pm will go to supporting IRU and our mission to protect Idaho’s rivers. You can either print the flyer or save it to your phone and show your cashier! #friendsoftherivers #ifyouloveariver #idahorivers #panerabread #worldwaterday2019 #thisisboise #boisefood #boiseeats
As Earth Month approaches, we want to re-introduce Aveda, the cosmetics company that is leading the way to help keep Idaho’s rivers clean (by supporting us!). To learn more about Aveda and the work they’ve done to support us, read the post on our website here: www.idahorivers.org/aveda-earth-month and keep your eyes open as we move into Earth Month! To see how Aveda promotes sustainability beyond our banks, visit them at www.aveda.com/living-aveda. #earthmonth #earthmonth2019 #avedaearthmonth #friendsoftherivers #ifyouloveariver #idahoriversunited #aveda #avedaboise
Midas Gold has been working diligently to convince the communities of the West Central Mountains to sign a partnership agreement which is being touted to investors in exchange for rising stock prices. This past Monday notched a big win for those who oppose the Stibnite Gold Project. After due diligence by the City of McCall, the Council unanimously voted not to sign an agreement with Midas Gold. Click the link in our profile to read more, including what @nateostis has to think about the agreement proposed by Midas Gold. "It's impossible to respect a process that is built upon a foundation of manipulation, misinformation, and financial leverage. Midas Gold...you've created a monster here and are bringing this community together in ways I'm sure you did not intend. Our resistance will not fatigue. We grow in numbers by the hour. And you can expect to see our faces and hear our voices at every single turn." -Nate Ostis, McCall resident #savethesouthforksalmon #mer2018 #endangeredrivers #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #savethesouthfork #idahorivers #southforksalmonalliance #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #whyiloveariver
"If I had to describe Idaho’s South Fork of the Salmon in one phrase, I’d call it the rowdy cousin to its more famous and beloved drainage to the east, the Middle Fork. I’d even go a little further and call it the three-bourbons-deep, wrassle-you-to-the-ground, slap-your-ass-and-leave-some-pawprints babe of a cousin to the Middle Fork.  I had the pleasure of getting my first taste of a solid South Fork welcoming slap a couple years ago." -Claire Cripps Originally published on @alpacka_raft , @eclairecripps shares an account of her first packrafting trip down the South Fork of the Salmon River, a trip that would inevitably become a tradition. Claire also discusses why American Rivers calls it one of the most endangered rivers in the country. Link in our bio. For more stories from those who love the South Fork of the Salmon River and to learn why this river is one of America's Most Endangered Rivers, visit our website. 📸 by @eclairecripps #idahorivers #mer2018 #endangeredrivers #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver
IDAHO RIVER TALKS TONIGHT! 6-7pm Idaho River Sports . Join us with our dear friends, Idaho River Sports, for an evening for the rivers. . IRU intern Steve Ritter, as seen paddling here, will share how his relationship with rivers has changed. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Ritter has grown into a passionate paddling Westerner. He will be joined by Dayne Law of Team River Runner. . We're excited for a fun, laid back evening with old and new friends. Idaho River Talks, always a good idea! . . . 📸: Steve Ritter #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahorivertalks #friendsoftherivers #supportyourrivers #paddleidaho #whatdoyouloveaboutrivers #riversforever #riversspeak #friends #kayak #kayakidaho #speakupforwhatyoulove #idahoriversunited
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