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NEWS St. Patrick's Fun Run & Walk
This Saturday, March 16th, join friends and neighbors from far and wide at the 34th Annual St. Patrick's Fun Run & Walk at the Malad Gorge State Park just off I-84 at Tuttle (exit #147) or 2314 South Ritchie Road. The Half Marathon begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 5.5
Mile Run (10:00 a.m.), the 3.5 Mile Run (10:15 a.m.), and the 3.5 Mile Walk (10:30a.m.). Online registration end on Friday, March 15th, ant 5:00 p.m. or you can signup between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the race location. Additional race information can be found at hagermanvalleychamber.com The Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce has a few reminder for everyone... HAVE FUN! Dogs on leashes are allowed (please stay to the back of the group). Bicycles are NOT allowed. Wear a costume (there will be prizes). The half-marathon must be completed by 12:30 p.m. And... stay for the food and fun after everyone crosses the finsh line.
Fairfield Considers New Comprehensive Plan
It has been over 20 years since the City of Fairfield has officially updated their Comprehensive Plan. This Thursday, March 14th, the Fairfield City Council will hold a public hearing to hear public comments on proposed changes to the Comp Plan along with changes to their Future Land Use Map. The Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan for short) is not law, but is a required planning document under Idaho Code 67-6508. Idaho Code outlines 17 areas of local land use planning that need to addressed, although, not all of these components are applicable to cities the size of Fairfield. Some of the components include: Private Property Rights, School Facilities, Economic Development, Public Services, Hazardous Areas, Community Design, and the big one... Land Use. Comp Plans are designed to be a snap-shot of where things are today along with ideas on how to maintain the good things in a community, as well as addressing the needs of the future (i.e. planning). A Comp Plan is often looked at as a roadmap to community growth, and frustratingly, growth that may or may not happen. This sometimes leads to the belief that growth will never happen. However, the downside of not having a good "roadmap" is that growth is often dictated by developers rather than the people living in the community. Residents of Fairfield can view a copy of the Draft Comp Plan and Proposed Future Land Use Map at the Fairfield City Office (407 Soldier Road), or online at: www.cityoffairfieldidaho.com
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
March 13, 2024
Vol 48 Num 11
March Water Supply Outlook
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the March Water Supply Outlook Report. All Idaho basins saw improvements in their snowpack last month, though storm tracks continued to favor southern Idaho over northern Idaho in February. Total monthly precipitation during February ranged from 110% of normal monthly precipitation in the Clearwater to 244% in the Little Wood Basin. This winter’s trend of above normal snowpack south of the Snake River Plain and drier conditions north of the river's corridor continues. Streamflow, snowpack, and precipitation data for each basin, as well as replacements for the daily, ready-to-print maps of SWE and total water year precipitation are available on the Idaho Snow Survey Website. “Improvements in Idaho’s snowpack boosted confidence in water supply this upcoming season, especially with major winter storms delivering snow as we were preparing this report,” said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. “Increases in snowpack will hopefully translate into improved mid to late-summer streamflow but the influence of spring and summer weather on irrigation demand will play a critical role in water supply.” For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, the full report is online at March Water Supply Outlook Report.