Restoring Idaho Streams - July 23, 2026, - Coeur d'Alene

Restoring Idaho Streams
Thursday, July 23, 2026 
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
University of Idaho, Harbor Center - 1031 North Academic Way, Classroom #241, Coeur d'Alene

Idaho landowners who have a stream (perennial or intermittent) running through their property often want that stream to be as stable and healthy as possible, both for the health of their stream and the health of their property. This one-day program will use a combination of indoor presentations and a field trip to help participants assess streams on their property and undertake management practices to improve stream health and stability.

8:00 Check in
8:15 Screening of “Little Bear Creek Stage Zero Restoration Project” video
8:30 Why Stream Health Lauren King, University of Idaho Extension
8:45 Basic Stream Health Assessment Jim Ekins, University of Idaho Extension
9:30 Tools for Restoration, Bill Lilibridge, SWCD Engineer
10:00 Permitting and other Processes TBA: Conservation District staff
10:45 Break
11:00 Panel: Assistance for restoring stream and aquifer health on private lands
12:15 Break
12:30 Depart for Field Tour and Activities (bring a sack lunch)
•Visit restoration efforts in Kootenai County, about a half hour drive
4:00 Close

Restoring Idaho Streams will be held from 8am to 4pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the University of Idaho - Harbor Center (located at 1031 North Academic Way, Coeur d'Alene). This session has limited space, so please register as soon as possible to assure your place and help us plan. A $20.00 registration fee includes program materials and refreshments.  For registration questions, contact the Kootenai County Extension Office at 208-292-2525.  For program questions, contact Jim Ekins at 208-292-1287.  

Credits:  
Society of American Foresters: 6 CFEs
Idaho Pro-Logger: 6 credits
Idaho Master Forest Stewards: 6 credits

An Idaho Forest Stewardship Program Co-sponsored by:
• University of Idaho Extension
• Idaho Dept. of Lands
• Natural Resources Conversation Service

The University of Idaho is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution. We offer our programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.  Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations. Please contact Jim Ekins (208-292-1287) at least two weeks prior to the class to request accommodations.  Individuals with limited English skills must have meaningful access to our programs. If you need this program in a language other than English, contact Jim Ekins at least two weeks prior to the event. If we cannot provide an interpreter, translation services will be provided via Google Translate.