Idaho Seeks New Members for Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group

The group provides guidance on restoration projects for the watershed in Southeastern Latah County and Northeastern Nez Perce County.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:54am

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The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking new members for its Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group. The group provides guidance on restoration projects for the watershed in Southeastern Latah County and Northeastern Nez Perce County, which includes the towns of Bovill, Deary, Troy, Juliaetta and Kendrick.

Why it matters

The Potlatch River Watershed is an important natural resource in the region, and the advisory group plays a key role in guiding restoration efforts. Engaging a diverse set of stakeholders, including representatives from environmental, recreation, industry, forestry, mining, and local government sectors, helps ensure balanced and effective management of the watershed.

The details

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking to fill six vacancies on the Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group. The group provides guidance on restoration projects for the watershed, which covers an area in Southeastern Latah County and Northeastern Nez Perce County.

  • The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026.

The players

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

The state agency responsible for overseeing environmental protection and restoration efforts in Idaho.

Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group

A group that provides guidance on restoration projects for the Potlatch River Watershed in Southeastern Latah County and Northeastern Nez Perce County.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone interested in serving on the board is asked to contact Sara Smith at 208-799-4370 or sara.smith@deq.idaho.gov by 5:00 p.m. on April 10th.”

— Sara Smith

The takeaway

The Potlatch River Watershed is an important natural resource in the region, and the advisory group plays a key role in guiding restoration efforts. By engaging a diverse set of stakeholders, the group can help ensure balanced and effective management of the watershed.