Jim Ekins of University of Idaho Extension emceed the morning, kicking things off with a welcome and introduction after departure. From there, the presentations moved through a range of topics tied to the lake's ecology and stewardship:
- Janie Veltkamp of Birds of Prey NW spoke on ospreys — their habitat, feeding, nesting, and rearing
- Cheyenne Beach of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe spoke on the waterfowl that live on or migrate through the lake
- Rebecca Stevens of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Natural Resources Department spoke on tribal efforts to protect Lake Coeur d'Alene and its tributaries
- Jamie Brunner of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality spoke on water quality efforts underway across the watershed
After closing remarks, the boat cruised quietly back to the dock, leaving time for a few last questions before docking.
It was a morning that brought together wildlife, water quality, and tribal stewardship — all from the deck of a boat, on the lake our fellows are working to understand and help protect.
Uniting artists, scientists, and communities around the health and future of Coeur d'Alene Lake and its watershed"
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