Trail Grants Awarded Benefit Us All - SWIMBA | Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association

From: Jennifer Wernex
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:19 AM

Subject: IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FUNDS OVER $6.8 MILLION
FOR RECREATION PROJECTS STATEWIDE

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
PO Box 83720 · Boise ID 83720-0065 · 208-334-4199 · fax: 208-334-5232

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: July 14 2008
Contact: Jennifer Wernex, Communications Manager
Phone: 208-514-2254
Fax: 208-334-5232
Cell: 208-841-9198

A complete county-by-county list of grants has been included
below.

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FUNDS OVER $6.8 MILLION FOR
RECREATION PROJECTS STATEWIDE

BOISE - The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has approved
$6,834,840 in recreation grants to fund needed recreation projects
statewide.
The grants assist Idaho communities in upgrading and adding recreation
facilities for Idahoans and visitors to our state.

Each year, IDPR awards grants from several programs for development and
maintenance of recreational facilities in Idaho and to provide programs for
the benefit of recreationists.

The annual grants come from a variety of sources. Money from the
registration of boats, RVs, snowmobiles, motorbikes and ATVs goes into
building and maintaining facilities for their use.

Boat docks and ramps, RV campsites and dump stations, trail construction
and maintenance, snowmobile grooming sheds and parking lots are just a few
of the types of projects funded by IDPR grants.

“In most cases, the recreationists themselves decide where registration
dollars are best spent,” said Robert Meinen, IDPR Director. “Grant
requests are reviewed and ranked by statewide committee’s made up of those
who participate in each recreational activity. Then, the Idaho Park and
Recreation Board reviews the recommendations to see that they meet our
strategic plan goals.”

Government entities around the state can apply for recreation grants
through IDPR in January of each year. More information about the grant
programs can be found at www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.

-IDPR-

2009 Recreational Grant Awards by County

Ada County-$249,480
Ada County will receive $15,480 from Waterways Improvement Fund to
install a gangway at Lucky Peak Reservoir.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $85,000 from
Waterways Improvement Fund to install boat launch docks at Lucky Peak
Spring Shores Marina.
City of Boise will receive $14,000 from Recreational Trails Program
for trail construction at Watchman Trail.
Ada County will receive $135,000 from Waterways Improvement Fund to
purchase docks for Lucky Peak Reservoir.

Adams County-$20,000
Payette National Forest will receive $20,000 from Recreational Trails
Program for site improvements at Smokey Boulder.

Bear Lake County-$23,170
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $23,170 from
Recreational Vehicle Program to renovate St. Charles Canyon
Campground.

Benewah-$226,133
Fernwood Water & Sewer District will receive $32,150 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for a RV dump & landscaping at Fernwood.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $150,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for improvements at Benewah Campground.
Benewah County Sheriff’s Office will receive $43,983 from Waterways
Improvement Fund to purchase a marine patrol boat for the St. Maries
River.

Bingham County-$53,678.62
Bureau of Land Management – Pocatello will receive $42,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for the Trail Creek/Morgan Bridge.
Bingham County Sheriff’s Office will receive 11,678.62 from Waterways
Improvement Fund to purchase six (6) docks for Jensen Grove.

Boise County-$327,843
Boise National Forest will receive $21,748 from Recreational Vehicle
Program to replace toilets at Cartwright/Sage Hen.
Boise National Forest will receive $10,831 from Recreational Vehicle
Program to replace toilets at Swinging Bridge.
Idaho City will receive $145,000 from Recreational Vehicle Program
for lighting/Restrooms at the Idaho City dump station.
Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike Association will receive $65,000 from
Recreational Trails Program for trail construction/trailhead at
Eastside Trail.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $9,564 from
Recreation Trails Program for ATV/Seasonal Employees for the Idaho
City Yurt System.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $30,000 from
Recreational Trails Program to replace yurt deck at Skyline/Elkhorn
Yurts.
Boise National Forest will receive $45,700 from Motorbike Fund to
rehabilitate Haga Trail.

Bonner County-$462,277
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $25,080 from Motorbike
Fund for signs/trailhead/trails at the Talache-Blacktail Trail.
Bonner County will receive $154,663 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle
Fund for a groomer/ambulance shed at Coolin.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $61,884 from the
Off-Road Motor Vehicle Fund for parking/signs at Trestle Creek.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $170,000 from
Recreation Vehicle Program for a restroom at Round Lake.
Bonner County will receive $18,260 from the Waterways Improvement
Fund for a double vault toilet at Hope Launch.
Bonner County will receive $8,190 from the Waterways Improvement Fund
for (9) Mooring Buoys at Lake Pend Oreille.
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will receive $20,000 from the Waterway
Improvement Fund for a marine tow vehicle for countywide use.
City of Sandpoint will receive $4,200 from the Waterway Improvement
Fund for no wake buoys for City beach/Sand Creek Marina and Windbag
Marina.

Bonneville County-$274,085
Bonneville County Parks will receive $8,250 from Recreational Vehicle
Program for a campground pull-thru at Juniper Park.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $54,820 from Recreation
Vehicle Program for unit renovation at Falls Campground.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $72,800 from Recreation
Vehicle for campground improvements at Big Elk Creek.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $15,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for gravel/barrier rocks at Indian
Creek.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $5,000 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle Program to replace the existing bog bridge at Nelson
Creek Trail.
Bonneville County Parks & Recreation will receive $25,000 from
Off-Road Motor Vehicle to purchase tracked tractor for Bonneville
County.
Bonneville County Parks & Recreation will receive $13,285 from
Waterways Improvement Fund Program for a ramp dock at West River.
Bonneville County Parks & Recreation will receive $68,930 from
Waterways Improvement Fund Program for a workboat for Bonneville
County.
Bonneville County Parks & Recreation will receive $3,700 from
Waterways Improvement Fund for a no wake & mooring buoys at
Bonneville County
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $7,300 from Motorbike
Fund for tread rehabilitation for Garden/Pritchard Trail.

Boundary County-$126,000
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $38,750 from
Recreational Trails Program for trail reconstruction at Divide Lake.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $39,250 from Motorbike
Fund for trail repairs on Moyie Trail System.
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office will receive $48,000 from the
Waterways Improvement Fund for a patrol boat/trailer/equipment for
Boundary County.

Butte County-$5,500
Samon-Challis National Forest will receive $5,500 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle Fund for ATV loop trail signs for Arco Pass.

Camas County-$101,740
Sawtooth National Forest will receive $11,674 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle Program for motorized trail maintenance at the Fairfield
Ranger District.
Camas County will receive $62,740 from Off-Road Motor Vehicle for a
search & rescue building for Camas County.
Sawtooth National Forest will receive $27,326 from the Motorbike Fund
for motorized trail maintenance at the Fairfield Ranger District.

Caribou County-$30,000
Caribou County will receive $30,000 from the Recreational Vehicle
Program for campground rehabilitation at Big Springs Campground.

Cassia County-$115,525
Cassia County Sheriff’s Office will receive $20,500 from the
Waterways Improvement Fund for an 18’ patrol boat for the Snake
River.
City of Burley will receive $51,499 from the Waterways Improvement
Fund for boat docks for the Riverfront Marina.
City of Burley will receive $43,526 from the Waterways Improvement
Fund for boat docks at Kunau Marina.

Clearwater County-$462,601.01
Public Land Access Year Round will receive $6,317.01 from
Recreational Trails Program for trail maintenance equipment for Sheep
Mountain Camp 60.
Clearwater National Forest will receive $22,500 from Recreational
Trails Program for trail rehabilitation at the Clearwater National
Forest.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $150,000 from
Waterways Improvement Fund for a wave attenuator at the Big Eddy –
Dworshak Reservoir.
Clearwater County Sheriff will receive $21,463 from Waterways
Improvement Fund for a dive compressor and equipment for Clearwater
County.
United States Corp Office of Engineer will receive $111,098 for a
finger dock at Dent Acres.
Elk River Recreation District will receive $5,668 from Recreational
Vehicle Program to purchase tables and fire rings for Elk River
Campground.
USCOE will receive $140,000 from Recreational Vehicle Program for a
group shelter for Elk Creek Campground at Dworshak.
USCOE will receive $5,555 from Recreational Vehicle Program to
replace water at 15 sites at Dent Acres Campground

Clark County-$4,000
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $4,000 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle Fund for watershed improvement at Stoddard Creek.

Custer County-$339,238
Bureau of Land Management will receive $48,800 from Waterways
Improvement Fund for a boat/ramp/parking at Bayhorse Campground.
Custer County Sheriff’s Office will receive $33,750 from Waterways
Improvement Fund for a marine patrol boat to be used countywide.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $9,600 from
Recreational Trails Program for kiosk/signs at Bayhorse.
Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $46,640 from Recreational
Trails Program for loop restoration at Harden Creek
Bureau of Land Management will receive $13,054 from Recreational
Trails Program for access trail development at Big Lost River.
Salmon Challis National Forest will receive $43,000 from Recreational
Trails Program for trail rehabilitation/signs at Williams Creek.
Sawtooth National Recreational Area will receive $85,444 from the
Motorbike Fund for trail reconstruction at Big Casino Creek.
Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $31,950 from Recreational
Vehicle Program for campground toilet replacement at Beaver Creek.
Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $27,000 from Recreational
Vehicle Program for improvement project phase II at Wildhorse
Campground.

Elmore County-$84,157.38
Boise National Forest will receive $46,500 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle Program for trailhead Improvement at 3 Point Mountain.
Boise National Forest will receive $15,000 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle Program for trail maintenance Danskin Mountain Trail.
Elmore County Sheriff will receive $4,000 from Off-Road Motor Vehicle
to purchase an enclosed trailer for the
Pine/Featherville/Prairie/Atlanta and Deer Creek area.
Boise National Forest will receive $18,657.38 from Waterway
Improvement Fund for dock replacement at Anderson Ranch.

Fremont County-$307,971
· Freemont county Parks & Recreation will receive $8,584
from Off-Road Motor Vehicle to purchase two snowmobiles for
Freemont County.
· Freemont County Parks & Recreation will receive $20,000
from Waterways Improvement Fund to purchase boat docks for Island
Park Reservoir.
· Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive
$8,500 from Recreational Trails Program to purchase a snowmobile
for Mesa Falls Warming Hut.
· Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive
$30,000 from Recreational Vehicle Program for conceptual
campground design at Henry’s Lake.
· Bureau of Land Management will receive $118,619 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for shelters at Egin Lakes.
· Bureau of Land Management will receive $122,268 from
Recreational Vehicle Program to pave a parking lot at Egin Lakes.

Gem County-$14,685
· Boise National Forest will receive $14,685 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for picnic tables at Sage Hen.

Idaho County-$29,804.16
· Nez Perce National Forest will receive $9,504.16 from
Recreational Trails Program to reconstruct East Moore Trail.
· Clearwater National Forest will receive $13,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for campground improvements at White
Sand Campground
· Clearwater National Forest will receive $7,300 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for 2 guest house sites for Lolo
Pass.

Jefferson-$50,623
· Jefferson County will receive $50,623 from Waterways
Improvement Fund for ramp/parking/toilet/docks at Mike Walker Boat
Ramp.

Kootenai County-$351,049
· Kootenai County Sheriff will receive $6,439 from
Off-Road Motor Vehicle to purchase a 4-place snowmobile trailer
for Kootenai County.
· Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will receive $5,830
from Off-Road Motor Vehicle to purchase snowmobile/equipment for
Kootenai County.
· Kootenai County Park & Water will receive $61,450 from
Waterways Improvement Fund to purchase a vault toilet for Hauser
Lake.
· City of Hayden will receive $58,147 from Waterways
Improvement Fund to purchase docks at Honeysuckle Beach.
· Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will receive $14,183
from Waterways Improvement Fund to purchase two PWC’s trailer for
Kootenai County.
· Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive
$185,000 from Recreational Vehicle Program for a shower house
renovation at Waldron Campground.
· Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive
$20,000 from Recreational Vehicle Program for a vault toilet at
Thimbleberry.

Latah -$23,725
City of Kendrick will receive $23,725 from Recreational Vehicle
Program for 5 RV sites at Kendrick.

Lemhi-$98,240
Salmon Challis National Forest will receive $49,600 from Recreational
Trail Program for trail reconstruction/signs for Cramer Memorial.
Salmon Challis National Forest will receive $48,640 from Recreational
Trails Program to reconstruct Clear Creek Trail.

Lewis-$13,824
City of Craigmont will receive $13,824 from Recreational Trail
Program for walking/biking/path at Craigmont City Park.

Madison County-$52,900
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $5,000 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle Program to construct an ATV trail for Argument Ridge
Trail.
City of Rexburg will receive $43,000 from Recreational Trail Program
for a pedestrian bridge at Barney Dairy Road.
Madison County will receive $4,900 from the Recreational Trails
Program for a groomer trailer to be used countywide.

Nez Perce-$385,760
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $300,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program for electrical upgrade at Hells Gate
State Park A&B Loops Campground.
Lewis-Clark ATV Club will receive $5,760 from Recreational Trails
Program for an ATV Club Trail Maintenance and trailer for the
Clearwater National Forest.
City of Lewiston Park & Recreation will receive $80,000 from
Recreational Trails Program to construct trail and parking at
Lewiston Community Park.

Oneida-$54,799
Oneida County will receive $9,799 from Waterways Improvement Fund for
docks at Deep Creek Reservoir.
Oneida County Road & Bridge will receive $45,000 from the Road &
Bridge Fund to chip and seal surface at Devil Creek Road.

Power County-$60,071
City of American Falls will receive $46,470 from Recreational Vehicle
Program to remodel a bath house at Willow Bay Campground.
Power County Search & Rescue will receive $13,601 from Waterways
Improvement Fund for PWC/equipment for American Falls Reservoir.

Shoshone County-$83,100
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $27,000 from
Recreational Trails Program for Grandmother/North Fork trail
rehabilitation.
Shoshone County will receive $7,200 from Recreational Trails Program
for a bridge improvement at Wallace to Mullan.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $9,900 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle for a vault toilet at Bumblebee Meadow.
· The Pulaski Project will receive $39,000 from Recreational
Trails Program for trail rehabilitation for Grandmother/North Fork.

Statewide-$30,000
Bureau of Land Management will receive $30,000 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle for a statewide OHV Outreach Program.

Teton-$18,950
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $18,950 from the
Motorbike Fund to replace South Horse Shoe Trail.

Valley County-$1,415,112
Payette National Forest will receive $25,935 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle to improve Squaw Meadows Trail.
Payette National Forest will receive $12,500 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle to purchase a mini excavator to be used statewide.
Valley County will receive $9,800 from Waterways Improvement Fund to
replace docks at Lake Cascade.
Valley County will receive $8,000 from Waterways Improvement Fund for
eradication of eurasion milfoil at Big Payette Lake.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $25,000 from
Waterways Improvement Fund to improve dock access at Crown Point
Campground.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $4,397 from
Waterways Improvement Fund to purchase buoys/Non-boating for the
Ponderosa area.
Friends of the Weiser River Trail will receive $19,480 to develop
access for water trail at the North Fork Payette.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $405,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program Fund to redevelop Peninsula Campground.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $850,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program Fund to rehabilitate/develop Big Sage
Campground.
Boise National Forest will receive $55,000 from the Road & Bridge
Fund to build Trapper Creek Bridge at Old Thunder Mountain Road.

Washington County-$262,846
Weiser Valley Highway District will receive $200,000 from the Road &
Bridge Fund for Steck Park Road Project at Old Ferry Road.
Payette National Forest will receive $24,769 from Off-Road Motor
Vehicle to rehabilitate Tool Cache Trail.
Friends of the Weiser River Trail will receive $20,390 from
Recreational Trails Program to construct Presley Trailhead.
Friends of the Weiser River Trail will receive $17,687 from
Recreational Trails Program to construct Weiser Trailhead.

Multi County-$633,462.47
Kootenai County will receive $19,100 from Off-Motor Vehicle Fund for
a snowgroomer trailer for Kootenai/Bonner/Shoshone counties.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $5,283 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle to purchase 2 ATVs for the Soda Springs/Montpelier
Ranger District.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $11,199 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle Program for trail maintenance at Bear
Lake/Bonneville/Caribou counties.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $7,500 from Off-Road
Motor Vehicle to purchase 2 snowmobiles for Montpelier.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $195,000 from
Recreation Trails Program to purchase 4 groomers for
Latah/Blaine/Camas/Freemont counties
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $98,430 from
Recreational Trail Program for trail rehabilitation at Laverne Creek
Trail.
Panhandle Trail Riders (PANTRA) will receive $6,991 from Recreational
Trails Program for trail equipment and travel for Northern Idaho.
Idaho ATV Association will receive $6,761.47 from Recreational Trails
program to purchase trail maintenance equipment for Boise/Elmore/Gem
counties.
Friends of the Weiser River Trail will receive $21,248 to
construct/repair Weiser River Trail.
Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $39,000 from Recreational
Trails Program to repair/reroute Lower Cedar Trail.
Montana Conservation Corp. will receive $36,000 from Recreational
Trails Program for motorized trail maintenance for the Teton/Freemont
counties.
Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation will receive $150,000 from
Recreational Vehicle Program Fund to purchase signs/exhibits/kiosks
for the Springs/Heyburn/Yankee Fork.
Boise National Forest will receive $20,000 from the Motorbike Fund
for heavy trail maintenance to be used forestwide.
Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $16,950 for Motorbike
trail crew at the Lemhi/Custer/Butte.
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