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Conservation advisory committee proposes CEP-funded education and long-term wetland and ag‑preservation projects
Summary
The Conservation Advisory Committee asked council to fund short‑term outreach and education on foothills habitat and invasive weeds and to pursue long‑term options such as wetlands banking and agricultural preservation using CEP funds.
The City of Eagle Conservation Advisory Committee presented a set of recommended projects to council on April 14 aimed at using the city’s Conservation Education Program (CEP) funds and other sources for habitat, invasive‑weed outreach and long‑term land preservation.
Charlie Woods Park, the Boise Foothills Guide and invasive‑weed education were listed as short‑term priorities. Chair Charlie (last name on file) told council the Boise Foothills Guide contains species identification and habitat information and suggested the city purchase 500 printed copies (estimated at about $3 per book through Ada County Soil and Water Conservation District) for distribution at community events and the Saturday market. The committee proposed Survey123 (an ESRI‑based field reporting app) and outreach…
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