IDAHO – During a virtual meeting held last Friday, the Idaho Department of Commerce Wild Rivers advisory panel granted six recipients a total of $38,000 from the Wild Rivers specialty license plate fund.
Eligible recipients of Wild Rivers grant funds are federal, state, or local government agencies, or incorporated non-profit organizations related to whitewater river recreation.
Each of the grant recipients, along with the amount received, is listed below.
- Team River Runner — $5,000
- River Discovery — $6,500
- McCall Fire Rural Protection District — $4,000
- Dare to Kayak – Salmon River Dive Team — $3,300
- Salmon River Outfitters Associates — $10,500
- Salmon White Water Association — $8,700
- Total: $38,000
Under Section 49-419C, Idaho Code, proceeds from the sale of Wild Rivers specialty license plates may be used for one of the following purposes:
- To promote whitewater river tourism within Idaho.
- To promote, encourage or ensure safe use of Idaho’s whitewater rivers.
- To improve user facilities or access to whitewater rivers.
- To help clean up litter or promote good conservation practices by river users.
The Wild Rivers advisory panel is made up of five members representing whitewater river communities and the rafting/kayaking industries. The panel is responsible for the award of funds.
