Boise River Flood Control District #10 is gearing up to begin its annual winter maintenance work this month. The maintenance work is scheduled to take place between Plantation Island and Caldwell.
The flood district will be removing hazard trees as well as other snags and debris to alleviate restrictions that could cause flooding during high water from spring runoff.
Maintenance work aims to reduce damage to both private and public property in the Boise River corridor.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) may authorize some pile burning during the winter operation.
According to a press release from the flood control district, the team will also be conducting stream bank-stabilization projects this winter.
Large woody debris may be relocated or kept in place to maintain fish habitat.
District #10 will continue to update the public on upcoming projects.
