Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region

Rainey Park Stream Restoration and Wetland Creation Project

The Bureau of Reclamation proposes to provide funding through a WaterSMART grant for the City of Pocatello to perform a river restoration and wetland creation project occurring within Bannock County in Southeastern Idaho. The action would set back approximately 625 linear feet of right bank levee to create a wetland and side channel within the levee, along with ADA-compliant river access for anglers and floaters. Additionally, a stormwater pond would be created to capture the first flush of sediment-laden waters off city streets.

The analysis of this proposal and any alternatives will be documented in an environmental assessment, with an expected completion in the late summer of 2025.

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