Status: Complete

Location:

Habitats located near Rose Lake, Idaho, within the Coeur d’Alene River Corridor in Kootenai County.

Background:

The region known colloquially as Canyon Marsh is primarily comprised of agricultural lands, most of which are no longer being used for farming. The soil in this area is contaminated with lead from historic mining and is degrading the use for waterfowl and other wildlife. There is a need to identify, conserve, and restore sites with strong potential to provide high quality wetlands habitat for waterfowl, especially locations where birds can feed without experiencing lead poisoning.

Restoration Completed:

The project secured conservation easements that will set the stage for future cleanup of contaminated soils. They will also allow for future restoration of wetland processes, function, and diversity, particularly in areas with low or controllable risk of lead recontamination.

Benefits:

The conservation easements protect approximately 419 acres of important wetlands for waterfowl and other wildlife habitat.

Contact:

Elise Brown
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office
3232 W. Nursery Road
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
elise_brown@fws.gov

Sponsor:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Partners

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy