BOISE BENCH, Idaho — The Boise River is celebrating a major milestone this weekend as the city marks 75 years of Water Renewal Services that have kept the waterways clean and safe for generations.

The Lander Street Water Renewal Facility, established in 1949 through an initiative by the League of Women Voters, has been instrumental in transforming the Boise River from a polluted waterway to a clear and enjoyable river.

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"It's wonderful since I haven't been here for so many years, and to come down here and still see it clean," said Colby Booth, a visitor enjoying the river with his dog, Teddy Bear.

Before the facility was established, all waste from homes and businesses flowed directly into the r

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