Boise River Community Habitat Enhancement

The Boise River and its banks are an important part of Boise’s legacy. Supporting urban riparian and pollinator habitat in Boise is a team effort. Clean water is vital to the health and vibrancy of our city’s future. Staff across departments at the City of Boise work closely with community partners and stakeholders to protect and support these important areas.

The City of Boise manages 29 miles of the Boise River Greenbelt and associated riverside habitat, or riparian area, as well as 10 native pollinator gardens located throughout the city. Starting in the 1860s, the Boise River and surrounding area faced dramatic changes. Read more about the history of the Lower Boise River via story map.

Dams and development have made the Treasure Valley more livable while altering the natural landscape and ecosystem health. Rehabilitating and maintaining riparian and native pollinator habitat has been an ongoing community effort to enhance these plant and animal communities. As Boise grows, these important habitat spaces that keep our river clean, provide recreation opportunities, lower our climate impact, and keep our local wildlife healthy are increasingly threatened. That’s why the City of Boise and its partners are working hard to protect this important resource.

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