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ID 5. Kootenai Valley. Acreage: 8000 estimated. O 



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 Location: Boundary County; Copeland, Farnham Peak, Ritz, Moravia, Bonners ^ 



Ferry, and Moyle Springs quadrangles; Bonners Ferry is at upstream edge; 

 reached via routes: U.S. 2 and U.S. 95 to county roads. 



Description: This was once a vast river-valley marsh that has been drained for 

 agriculture. It is now protected by high dikes maintained each year during flood 

 threat; however, this will soon dissipate because of Libby Dam construction. 

 The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is located on one drainage district 

 (Moravia Quadrangle). This area is immediately adjacent to vast wetlands in 

 British Columbia. 



Encroachments: Agriculture. 



Ownership: At least 20 private owners; U.S. Department of Interior. 



Data source: E. G. deReus, P.O. Box 25, Boise, Ida. 83707. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Al Bruner, Box 549, Coeur d'Alene, Ida. 83814. 



Map on following page 



