In-river excavation has begun on Kootenai Tribe sturgeon project

August 19, 2015

In-river construction of the Bonners Ferry Islands project has begun. This is a Kootenai Tribe of Idaho project intended to help endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon, burbot, and other native fish. The project involves river excavation and construction of two vegetated islands on gravel bars in the river just across from the Kootenai River Inn. Work will continue for a few months, into November. Work will resume again later in 2016. For full details on the this project and its purpose, see the complete story and details on NewsBF at this link: http://newsbf.com/news/201508/02habitatrestoration.html