Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District
Dedicated to the health of the watershed, the quality of the water, and the people who live, work, or play within its boundaries.
This is Day 2 of the 10-part series, 10 Days in the Watershed. While most of these 10 days took place in November, 2018, their stories emerge over time, as so many good stories do. In October and November of this year, the watershed received 5.67 inches of rain. This story is the unexpected journey …
Bob Stuppy is the manager and caretaker of many properties belonging to summer residents around Hayden Lake. He recently treated me to a walking tour of the dike along the lake’s southern tip. There he recounted stories of the land to the west and the water to the east of where we walked. Bob, born …
One lake resident recently asked, “Was anyone concerned about the Clearcut of a large part of Canfield Butte which will fill the creeks and lake with mud for a few years?” The rain that we’re experiencing now makes me think about runoff and brings me back to this resident’s question. After all, this summer saw …
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is reaching out to every member of the District. We want to keep you informed about what’s happening in the watershed and what’s affecting the lake. Sign up today. Receive email updates about issues that are important to you: Early spring debris removal instructions and schedule Information about noxious …
“What’s the difference between the Improvement District and the Association? I feel confused!” Those are the sentiments of many around the lake who look for answers to questions or try to have their voices heard. What is the Improvement District? The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is authorized under Idaho code to care for the …
Earlier this week, I wrote how the dynamic nature of the lake makes planning for Milfoil treatment an iterative process. As the treatment day approaches, ISDA refines its plans until 24-48 hours before, when the contractor posts signs 600-ft from the treatment zone. This experience is a beautiful example of a dynamic lake taking control of the reins. Today, the assessment team surveyed the north arm of the lake to finalize tomorrow’s treatment plans. There, they discovered that the Milfoil had died off. No viable patches of Milfoil surfaced in observations made across the bay around Sportsman’s Access. Pictured here is the notice distributed by both ISDA and Aquatechnex in place of the planned water-use-restriction notice.
Lengthy Post Alert! Today, with input from Kim Holzer (ISDA), Amidy Fuson (IDL), and Todd Walker (HL Lake Manager), I hope that I can address some thoughtful questions that might be tickling your brain concerning this week’s Milfoil treatment on Hayden Lake. Why is the center of the lake in this area being treated and …
ISDA will implement the third phase of planned Milfoil treatment on Hayden Lake next week. The herbicide application will cover the north arm of the lake, the home of Sportsman’s Access. All residents along the affected area’s shoreline received a postcard via certified mail last week, and Aquatechnex will post notices at all public …
Click for full map PDF. View the treatment area in ArcGIS here. Spot-treating along the shoreline wherever milfoil breaks the surface. This week marks the second phase of Milfoil treatment on Hayden Lake for 2018. Beginning July 25, the shoreline of the lake will receive spot-treatments. AquaTechnex, contracted by ISDA to implement the procedure, will …
One of the hardest things to do in a crowded room of strangers is to tell a little about yourself. But here I am, introducing myself, Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District’s Communication and Public Outreach staff, to a crowded Internet of strangers – and I have to believe, a good number of friends and friends-to-be. …
The January Meeting of the Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District Board
will take place on Monday, January 21, 2019, 3:00 PM
at Hayden Lake City Hall, 9393 Strahorn Road, Hayden Lake.
Click here for the meeting agenda. This is a public meeting. All are welcome.