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KOOTENAI VALLEY
RESOURCE INITIATIVE

DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES

COLLABORATIVELY

Gary Aitken, Jr.

Tim Bertling

Mayor Rick Alonzo

OUR MISSION

To act as a citizen collaborative group, dedicated to empowering our community through active engagement at the local level. We strive to improve the implementation, integration, and coordination of local, state, and federal programs, with a singular focus on maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the social, cultural, economic, and natural resource bases within our community. By leveraging our collective efforts, we aim to create a sustainable and thriving environment that uplifts the lives of all residents.

What We Do

Partner

with a collaborative approach

Proactively

create community forums

Provide

a sounding board and table for key players to meet at

Purposefully

build connectivity and share & exchange information

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(Retired) Burbot Subcommittee

Burbot Restoration project revived fish population in Kootenai River through collaboration

Monitoring and adaptive management are still vital for the long-term sustainability of burbot population.

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KVRI Grizzly Bear Subcommittee

protects grizzly bears & habitats. Collaborative efforts, community involvement, education for coexistence

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KVRI TDML Subcommittee

works together with Idaho DEQ, and EPA on a collaborative plan to restore water quality and meet established standards.

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KVRI Forestry Subcommittee

preserves local forests, involves community in landscape approach. Boundary County National Forest. Partnering for sustainable ecosystem, education, collaboration for stronger community."

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Upcoming Meetings

Multiple Dates
Mon, Sep 16
Bonners Ferry
KVRI Monthly Meeting
Sep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:05 PM
Bonners Ferry, 6566 S Main St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA
Join us at KVRI's monthly meetings! Engage with a community dedicated to enhancing and protecting our local environment, culture, and resources.
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Wed, Oct 09
Bonners Ferry
TDML Sub-Committee Meeting
Oct 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bonners Ferry, 6566 S Main St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA
RSVP
Multiple Dates
Thu, Oct 10
Bonners Ferry
Forestry Sub Committee Meeting
Oct 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bonners Ferry, 6566 S Main St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA
RSVP
Multiple Dates
Thu, Oct 24
Bonners Ferry
KVRI Grizzly Bear Sub-Committee Meeting
Oct 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bonners Ferry, 6566 S Main St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA
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CONTACT US

PO Box 1269

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Please feel free to contact Theresa Wheat, Administrative Director, if you have any questions.
Thanks
theresa@kootenai.org
(208) 267-3519
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KOOTENAI VALLEY
RESOURCE INITIATIVE