Projects

Overview

The map below showcases some of the projects that have been, or are being, conducted to protect or enhance Coeur d'Alene Lake quality, habitats or beneficial uses. During the period 1990 through 2003, this work was undertaken by various programs under the Tribe's Natural Resources Department: Fisheries, Water Resources, Wildlife and Natural Resource Damage Assessment. In 2003 the Lake Management Department was established and soon started work on a number of additional in-lake projects.

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Post Falls Dam Relicensing

Tribal staff participated in technical workgroups and research efforts to answer questions on the impacts of the operation of this dam on the lake and to develop mitigation and enhancement measures.
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Bunker Hill Superfund Site

Tribal staff worked to quantify the extent of natural resources damage and is working to control ongoing impacts.
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Lake Water Quality Monitoring

Tribal technicians are monitoring the lake for changes in water quality.
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Lake Creek Fish Habitat Restoration

Tribal staff worked on numerous sites to restore the capacity of Lake Creek to support native cutthroat trout.
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Lake Fish Population Surveys

Tribal staff working to document fluctuations in lake fish populations.
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Lower Lakes Aquatic Vegetation Survey

Workers preparing for SCUBA sampling of the lake bottom

Tribal researchers performed a two-year study to determine plant species presence, biomass and nutrient content and formulate management options.
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The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes

The Tribe worked with the Union Pacific Railroad and the State of Idaho to remove contaminated mine waste from the former railroad right-of-way and to construct a spectacular paved trail along Plummer Creek, Coeur d'Alene Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River.
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St. Joe River Navigational Aids Improvements

Tribal staff designed project to remove substandard and dangerous navigation markings and install Coast Guard-approved, standard navigation aids along the lower portions of the river.
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Plummer Creek Wetlands Restoration

Tribal staff designed and directed construction of measures aimed at restoring wetland functions and values of a site within the City of Plummer.
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Fisheries Program - Benewah Creek Restoration Project

Tribal staff used time-tested and innovative techniques to restore the capacity of selected stream sites to support Cutthroat trout.
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Lake Management Department