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Boise State recently announced a new clean water side-channel project along the Boise River at the Intermountain Bird Observatory\u2019s Diane Moore Nature Center, known as IBO on the River<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side channel construction will begin in fall 2021 and is expected to last 4-6 months.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With engineering support and funding from locally-based Micron Technology<\/a>, a new river side-channel will improve water quality, reduce water temperature, recharge groundwater, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and mitigate flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis incredible gift from Micron Technology will create a lasting legacy for the Treasure Valley that will serve its residents for generations to come, and will be the focus of IBO\u2019s education and outreach activities,\u201d said Gregory Kaltenecker, Diane and Winston Moore Family Endowed Director for IBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe site will become a place to enjoy, learn about, respect and cherish the Boise River.\u201d<\/p>\nGregory Kaltenecker<\/cite><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

IBO on the River<\/a> includes more than 20 acres of riparian and upland habitat adjacent to the Boise River near Highway 21 in east Boise. It provides safe, easy access to outdoor learning<\/a>, with plans for future interpretive trails, boardwalks, wildlife viewing structures and educational signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMicron is proud to partner with Boise State University on its water conservation project to improve wildlife and reduce shared community water challenges,\u201d said Linda Somerville, Corporate Vice President of Technology Development at Micron. \u201cThe project aligns with Micron\u2019s sustainability goals to conserve water through efficiency, reuse and restoration and reflects Micron\u2019s commitment to supporting our educational partners and STEM programs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conceptual Map of the Diane Moore Nature Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Micron has a long history of collaborating with Boise State University through funding from the Micron Foundation, supporting engineering education, and expanding campus infrastructure. For example, the new Micron Center for Materials Research building will provide science researchers and students the materials and laboratory space to continue building expertise using nanomaterials on an industrial scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe growth and unique trajectory of Boise State University is due, in part, to the generosity of Micron Technology.\u201d <\/p>\nPresident Marlene Tromp<\/cite><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She continued, \u201cHigher education is key to helping communities thrive, and Micron\u2019s support, particularly for our research endeavors, has helped position Boise State to lead in ways that positively impact our state, our region and beyond. We are truly grateful for this lasting partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private, corporate and municipal support for the IBO is providing much of the infrastructure development for the center. Longtime Boise developer Winston Moore is an IBO benefactor. The center was named last year after his late wife, Diane. The City of Boise<\/a> provided a $440,270 grant to build trails and boardwalks on the property. Fundraising for other infrastructure<\/a> is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colorado Columbine blooms in one of our experimental plots at the Diane Moore Nature Center. Photo Credit: Heidi Ware Carlisle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe generosity of gifts to Boise State from donors like Micron and the Moore family help provide the needed funding for us to ensure we have educational programs and spaces that contribute toward the benefit of the entire community,\u201d said Vice President for University Advancement Matthew Ewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the Diane Moore Nature Center<\/a>, including ways to support its programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is part of our 2020 end of the year newsletter! View the full newsletter here<\/a>, or click \u201colder posts\u201d to read the next article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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