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Boise Parks & Rec + IRU River Clean up
Mar
30

Boise Parks & Rec + IRU River Clean up

On Saturday, March 30th IRU is partnering with Boise Parks & Recreation to clean up the riverbanks behind our office!Volunteers will meet in Ann Morrison Park near Americana Boulevard at 10AM and the event will run until 12PM.

Boise Parks & Recreation will provide clean up supplies, but volunteers are encouraged to bring heavy duty work gloves and water. Please dress appropriately for the weather.To sign-up please complete the following sign-up form and email any questions to lindsey@idahorivers.org. If you are filling out the application for an organization, please send the volunteer waiver form to all members in your team.

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Mar
31
to Apr 1

River Ambassador application deadline

Apply to be an IRU River Ambassador!

IRU had our first cohort of River Ambassador's in 2023, and we're excited to announce the program application period is open for 2024. If you want to help IRU elevate our mission and work, this is the role for you. Please note this is different than a volunteer role and the deadline to apply is March 7th, 2024. Please reach out to tess@idahorivers.org with any questions.

Through this new program at IRU, we hope to:

  • Increase and elevate brand awareness, and mobilize our membership to advocacy through community engagement and events.

  • Expand our reach and impact across the state of Idaho by connecting and involving pre-existing river stewards and community leaders in our work. Our goal is to increase river education and advocacy, as well as include more diverse backgrounds into our work, and river conservation in general.

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Pint Night for our Rivers - Missoula, MT
Apr
10

Pint Night for our Rivers - Missoula, MT

Join IRU & Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula, MT for a pint night dedicated to loving our rivers! Learn about IRU's work and how to get involved with river conservation and salmon recovery.

THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE WHO SIGN UP FOR PRIDE OF BRISTOL BAY EMAILS & TAKE ACTION FOR SALMON AT IRU GET A FREE SALMON FILET! $1 from each drink sold during 5-pm goes to Idaho Rivers United as they work to protect and restore the rivers and fisheries of Idaho. Swing by the table to say hi and chat!

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Boise Urban River Stewards Training
Apr
10

Boise Urban River Stewards Training

The Urban River Stewardship program is designed to connect residents to their local rivers and surrounding communities.

As an Urban River Steward you will be required to actively participate in three activities that contribute to the overall health of the Boise River watershed. These activities include riverbank clean-ups, conducting water quality tests, and spreading awareness about the program at local events.

Stewards are required to attend a mandatory, in-person training on April 10th from 5:30-7:30PM at Roots Zero Waste Market (3308 W Chinden Blvd).

This training will give the essential knowledge and tools needed to successfully complete this program. The training will also provide a deep dive into the history of the Boise River, its importance to our local community, and offer you insights about current issues affecting its watershed.

FILL OUT THE 2024 Boise Urban River Stewardship Application HERE Please email lindsey@idahorivers.org with any questions.

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Earth Day Boise River Clean-Up
Apr
27

Earth Day Boise River Clean-Up

Celebrate Earth Day with Idaho Rivers United on April 27, 2024! 

Join Idaho Rivers United on April 27, 2024 from 10 AM - 12 PM for our annual Boise River Earth Day clean-up! 

IRU will be hosting various clean-up stations along the Boise River where you will check in with an IRU team member and pick up any needed clean-up supplies. Volunteers are more than welcome to bring their own supplies, but we will provide maps, trash bags, and gloves at each station. This event will take place rain or shine! 

If you are interested, please complete the following sign-up form and email any questions to lindsey@idahorivers.org. or email lindsey@idahorivers.org to sign up and volunteer at this event!

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Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
May
7

Clean & Affordable Energy Conference

Join us on May 7 in Boise for our Spring Conference! Network with peers in the clean energy community and hear from experts on the pressing energy issues in our region. Panelists will discuss next steps in Columbia basin salmon recovery and decarbonizing our energy system, how new opportunities in broader power markets and transmission can benefit Northwest communities, and protecting customers and communities as the region decarbonizes and changes rates and regulatory structures.

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Adopt the Greenbelt Clean-up
May
8

Adopt the Greenbelt Clean-up

Join IRU and other volunteers for the first Adopt-the-Greenbelt Clean-up event of 2024!

We will provide you with a trash bag and disposable gloves, and show you suggested clean-up routes on our Greenbelt map. Thanks to local sponsors at AIRE!

More details about the exact location of your check-in station will be emailed out closer to the date. Email lindsey@idahorivers.org to sign up and for more information.

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival in McCall
May
16

Wild & Scenic Film Festival in McCall

Join IRU in McCall for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival that has celebrated over 20 years of inspiring activism through film and inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film.

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM, SHOW STARTS AT 6PM

Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet.

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Brewshed Festival 2024
Jun
1

Brewshed Festival 2024

SAVE THE DATE & GET YOUR TICKETS FOR

IRU’S ANNUAL BREWSHED FESTIVAL!

PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024 AT GREEN ACRES FOOD TRUCK PARK IN BOISE, ID. 4-9PM MST. IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS:

  • A $25 ticket gets you into the event AND if you BRING YOUR OWN non-single use plastic cup.

    • An additional $10 will be charged to provide you with last year's Brewshed cup (limited supply), and when those run out, it will cost $10 for an aluminum cup provided by IRU.

  • LIVE music starting at 4pm featuring fun, local bands! Line-up coming soon.

  • This is a family and dog-friendly event (please have your well behaved dogs on a leash).

  • Please drink and imbibe responsibly and get a designated driver! 

Great beer begins with clean water, and the IRU crew is excited to bring back our annual Idaho Brewshed Alliance Brewshed Festival!

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<a href="https://www.idahorivers.org/events/earth-day-river-clean-up">Adopt the Greenbelt Clean-up</a>
Jun
12

Adopt the Greenbelt Clean-up

Join IRU and other volunteers for the first Adopt-the-Greenbelt Clean-up event of 2024!

We will provide you with a trash bag and disposable gloves, and show you suggested clean-up routes on our Greenbelt map.

More details about the exact location of your check-in station will be emailed out closer to the date. Email lindsey@idahorivers.org to sign up and for more information.

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Demystifying Streamflow Management on the Boise & Payette Rivers
Feb
13

Demystifying Streamflow Management on the Boise & Payette Rivers

Join this FREE event at Boise State University on February 13th at 6pm called, "Demystifying Streamflow Management on the Boise & Payette Rivers," where you can hear from expert panelists including our Executive Director, Nic Nelson, as he discusses flow augmentation water and how it supports fisheries and recreation.

Other topics include defining what water districts and water masters are /do, flood control mandate, rule curves, and coordination with water masters and ACE; managing Upper Boise reservoirs as one system. This is a great way to voice your concerns and love for rivers!

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