Boise River

Idaho Matters takes a look at a new resource that is helping people stay safe on the Boise River.

The Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team was holding a training on the Boise River on Tuesday when it recovered a body that the Ada County Coroner's Office identified as the kayaker who went missing on May 1.

The Boise River is always running fast and cold this time of year and the Boise Fire Department issued a Dangerous River Condition warning last week. On Monday, Boise Fire and Boise Police responded to a report of a missing adult male kayaker.

The Boise River is flowing fast and high these days, but experts say major flooding is unlikely.

Boise and Ada County officials estimate more than 150,000 floaters put in for the 6-mile ride down the river this summer - and there are still four days left in the “official” floating season.

Many irrigation canals in the Treasure Valley will be shut off this week, about a month earlier than usual.

It's hot, and Barber Park is ready for Boise to float from its riverbanks. But there are some changes to the normal flow of operations.

Unseasonably hot weather has Idahoans eying their rafts and paddleboards. But fire officials are warning the Boise River is still far too dangerous to float.

Starting Monday, a lot more water will be flowing through the Boise River and officials are urging caution for anyone recreating in and around the river.

Removing fallen trees and burning debris along the river banks may seem like a humdrum part of river maintenance, but Steve Stuebner with Boise River…