Bay Watchers Program

What is Bay Watchers?

• We envision a partnership between the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, the Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative, and lake and bay communities
• We hope to provide educational resources to lake and bay residents to create a network of neighbors helping neighbors

Our initial concept

• We are seeking citizen ambassadors to help shape and implement an approach to improving our lake water quality and to share that information with the broader community
• We will assist in providing residents with information and resources on water related topics such as aquatic plants, dock permits, and phosphorous and algae blooms
• We plan to be an on-going resource for program ambassadors and fellow residents with water quality questions, guiding them to understand applicable agency roles and rules

Resources

• Our Gem Coeur d’Alene Lake Collaborative Lake-A-Syst
• Kootenai County Land Use and Development Code
• Stormwater Erosion Education Program

Questions? Contact Marie Schmidt at 208-292-2540 or mschmidt@uidaho.edu.