Martin Landing Camping Closed for the Winter Season – October 31^st, 2026 – April 2027

Beginning Saturday, October 31^st, 2026, Martin Landing Campground will be closed to all camping for the duration of the winter season. The main campground area will be gated and closed to vehicles and Campers. Walk-in access for day use, wildlife-viewing, and legal hunting and fishing activities will continue to be available year-round, though camping is also prohibited in the walk-in and day use areas.

Martin Landing is expected to reopen for camping in April 2027. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Martin Landing Campground and fishing access, please contact:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game – 208-465-8465
Canyon County Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources – 208-454-6884 – parks@canyoncounty.id.gov

Early Voting begins in Canyon County This Week

Caldwell, Idaho – Canyon County is gearing up for the upcoming general election, early voting begins October 19th, 2026, and runs through October 30, 2026.

Canyon County residents who would like to cast their in-person ballot prior to election day can visit the Canyon County Elections office at 5815 Graye Lane in Caldwell, or Nampa City Hall at 411 3rd Street S in Nampa from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until October 30th. Additionally, the Canyon County Elections office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday October 24th.

Voters can check their voter registration status at voteidaho.gov. If voters have changed address since they last voted, they will need to update their voter registration.

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For more information, please contact the Canyon County Election Office at (208) 454-7562.

The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division is offering ten free boating safety courses over the next several months. The first course will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The courses will be held at least once a month through March 2027, with the final one scheduled for Saturday, March 20. The classes will be held at the Canyon County Marine Patrol Office at 12974 Iowa Ave. (Lake Lowell Park) in Nampa. Attendees will learn general information about boats and maintenance, tips to make their boating experience safer, and how to be a more courteous boat operator. Boaters will also learn about Idaho laws and regulations associated with owning and operating a boat.

Attendees who complete the one-day course will receive a NASBLA boat safety card that is recognized in all 50 states. Attendees may bring lunch, snacks, and drinks, but each course includes a one-hour lunch break.

Those interested can register for the course by completing the registration form below or by emailing Sgt. Jason Roberts at jason.roberts@canyoncounty.id.gov.

World Mosquito Day Reminds us of the Importance of Protecting Ourselves from Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Carry

World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20th to commemorate Sir Ronald Ross’s
1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmitted Malaria between humans. This
discovery fundamentally changed our understanding of disease transmission and forever linked
mosquito control operations with public health.

Lessons learned in the wake of this discovery are still relevant today in Canyon County,
although we are dealing with West Nile virus instead of Malaria. “Artificial containers, water
troughs and other small back yard larval sites continue to be the most difficult for us to control
effectively,” said Jim Lunders, Director of Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District. Just as
it was in Ross’s Day “we need the public’s help in eliminating as many of these sites as possible
to limit the spread of mosquito borne diseases”.

Lunders explained that the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District routinely sets gravid
traps and dry ice baited EVS traps at over 100 locations throughout Canyon County to monitor
adult mosquito populations and the presence of vector borne diseases. To date, the District
has tested over 2100 mosquito pools for West Nile virus. Despite relatively low mosquito
numbers the percentage of those mosquitoes which are infected has dramatically increased
and positive mosquito pools are being detected throughout the county. As of this week 22
total positive pools have been detected from 19 different locations. The District has performed
increased larval and adult control operations in these areas in response to the increased public
health threat.

Human and horse infections typically begin to be reported in August with Southwest District
Health reporting a human case earlier this week. Symptoms of West Nile virus vary depending
on the severity of the disease and are like many other viral infections. “Unfortunately, neither
humans or horses can be conclusively diagnosed with West Nile virus without being tested,”
said Lunders, “if a physician or veterinarian suspects a patient has West Nile virus a blood test
should be performed to confirm their diagnosis.” He offered the following suggestions to
reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus:

Eliminate or treat all sources of standing water that can be a breeding ground for biting
mosquitoes, such as:

• flooded fields
• birdbaths
• wading & swimming pools not in use
• clogged gutters
• old tires (If it holds water for 7 days, it can produce mosquitoes)
• Wear repellents while outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito-infested areas.
• Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin or 2 undecanone, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
• Make sure all screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.
• Vaccinate horses for WNv, WEE, and other diseases.
• Use EPA registered residual insect sprays on horses, making sure to follow the directions
  on the container.
• Have your livestock watering troughs stocked with mosquitofish for free by submitting a
  service request to CCMAD.

Notify the District at 208-461-8633 if you have a site that is too large to be eliminated so
it can be properly treated.

Additional information on mosquitoes and the diseases they carry can be found at:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html

Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District – https://www.2cmad.org/

CELEBRATION PARK BOAT RAMP AREA WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 31, 2026 – NOVEMBER 2026

Melba, ID – Starting Monday, August 31st, 2026 the Celebration Park boat ramp will be closed to all access as part of a state-funded grant project to construct an armored rock barb and shoreline vegetation to protect the new boat ramp and dock improvements. Construction is expected to last until November 2026.

Boater Access: During the boat access closure at Celebration Park, we advise the public to use alternate access locations in the area including Swan Falls, Walters Ferry, Map Rock and Marsing (see map and GPS coordinates below):

Alternative Boat Access Locations: Coordinates

• Swan Falls River Access: 24599328258619, -116.3780289580175
• Walters Ferry Boat Ramp: 34147451078338, -116.6033094203061
• Map Rock Access: 405574052091836, -116.68230710272157
• Marsing, Idaho Boat Ramp: 54880894158129, -116.80143822214995

General Park Visitors: During this time, some sections of the parking lot as well as the boat launch will be closed to the public at various stages of construction. The public may access alternate Day Use parking areas throughout the park. We ask the public for their patience and cooperation while construction is underway. Visitors should be prepared to move their vehicles if requested to do so by park staff.  Staff will make every effort to keep trails, camping as well as the visitor center open.

“For over 3 decades, this boat ramp has functioned as a boater access for the Snake River downstream of Swam Falls Dam, including river access within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area. This boater access spot has been used by local fishing guides, jet boat groups, law enforcement, and the public for decades” said Parks Director Nicki Schwend. “This final phase of the project will help us better meet the needs of all boat user groups. We’re excited to complete the final phase of this project and for all the continued improvements happening at Celebration Park.”

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For questions about this project or for construction updates, please contact Canyon County Parks at 208-454-6884, or call the Celebration Park visitor center at 208-455-6022.

Canyon County is asking residents affected by the flooding to complete a brief Flood Assistance & Needs Assessment. The information you provide will help local emergency management and community partners understand the impacts of the flooding, identify unmet needs, and coordinate available recovery resources.

Completing the form does not guarantee financial assistance or services, but it is an important first step in helping us understand community needs and prioritize outreach where resources are available.

If your home, property, belongings, business, farm, or daily life was affected by the flooding, we encourage you to complete the assessment and share it with others who may have been impacted.

English: https://forms.gle/3QQutgJsvKkxPMzn9

¿Fue afectado por las recientes inundaciones en el Condado de Canyon?

El Condado de Canyon solicita a los residentes afectados por las inundaciones que completen una breve Evaluación de Asistencia y Necesidades por Inundación. La información que usted proporcione ayudará a la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias y a las organizaciones comunitarias a comprender el impacto de las inundaciones, identificar las necesidades no cubiertas y coordinar los recursos de recuperación disponibles.

Completar este formulario no garantiza asistencia financiera ni otros servicios, pero es un primer paso importante para ayudarnos a comprender las necesidades de la comunidad y priorizar la ayuda donde haya recursos disponibles.

Si su vivienda, propiedad, pertenencias, negocio, granja o vida diaria se vieron afectadas por las inundaciones, le invitamos a completar la evaluación y compartirla con otras personas que también hayan sido afectadas.

Español: https://forms.gle/2sK3nHN4cJFEZGkq8

Canyon County Board of Commissioners Declares County-Wide Disaster Emergency

Caldwell, ID – The Canyon County Board of Commissioners declared a county-wide disaster emergency after a storm passed through the county on June 26, 2026, beginning at approximately 8:30 pm. Canyon County experienced significant strong winds, heavy rainfall and hail resulting in widespread damage across portions of the county.

Under Idaho Code 46-1011 with the disaster’s impact on the county, the Canyon County Board of Commissioners has deemed this as a local emergency and has issued a declaration identifying this as a local disaster emergency.

Declaring this as an emergency allows for additional resources to be utilized to serve the area that was impacted by the severe weather. Under Idaho Code the emergency declaration temporarily suspends standard rules for procurement allowing public agencies the ability to seek immediate relief and allows for additional resources to be utilized to serve the area impacted by the event.

SECOND HALF OF 2025 TAXES ARE DUE

CANYON COUNTY, Idaho – Canyon County Tax Reminder: 2025 second-half property taxes are due soon! While Idaho Code §63-903 sets the deadline for June 20th, the weekend gives you a little extra time. Payments are due by Monday, June 22, 2026. To avoid automatic late fees and interest, your payment must be received in the office or postmarked by June 22nd. Check out the guidelines below to make sure you’re covered:

• Canyon County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Please plan ahead if you intend to drop off your payment in person.
• A 2% late charge and 1% interest, retroactive to January 1, 2026, will be applied to payments received after the deadline.
• Payments may be made in person during office hours, Monday through Friday,        8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For other payment options, please visit the Canyon County Treasurer’s website, https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/elected-officials/treasurer/, or via the automated phone system at (208) 718-5186. Note: there is a convenience fee of 2.39% when using a credit card or 1% when using a debit card. No part of this fee is retained by Canyon County.
• Drop boxes for payment are located inside the main entrances of the Administration Building. These are not accessible outside of business hours.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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For more information, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 208-454-7354.

In honor of Idaho’s fallen law enforcement officers, Sheriff Kieran Donahue and the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office held the 14th annual Canyon County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 15, at The Center at the Canyon County Fair. The ceremony is held annually during National Police Week and pays tribute to the 77 Idaho law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.