Boise, Idaho makes for a great location for the national meeting. First, Idaho contains some of the most important habitat for several trout and salmon species such as the Yellowstone cuttroat trout of eastern, redband trout across south Idaho, and native westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout in the remote mountains and valleys of central and northern Idaho. And then there's the anadromous species of chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and steelhead that spawn in the relatively pristine waters of Idaho before they migrate to the Pacific Ocean.

Idaho is taking steps to protect the remaining stronghold habitats for these native resident and anadromous trout and salmon. The Idaho Governor has petitioned the Secretary of Agriculture and the US Forest Service to protect about 90 percent of the remaining roadless areas on National Forests in the state. This equates to about 8.8 million acres of the 9.3 million acres. A year ago no one could imagine an Idaho governor petitioning for such widespread protection.

Boise is the capital city of Idaho and through the middle of town runs the Boise River. The Boise River supports a wild trout fishery that is actually pretty terrific for an urban area. Trout Unlimited is involved in several habitat improvement projects along the Boise River and the Boise Mayor and City Council have been very supportive of improving the water quality and protecting the habitat along the river.

See you in September!

IDAHO TROUT UNLIMITED
764 Moran Dr.
Chubbuck, Idaho 83202


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