A little about us-
IDEA is a voluntary association of employees employed by Idaho's 50 Soil Conservation Districts, and is closely affiliated with the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts (IASCD) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).
IDEA promotes and supports the professional development of District employees.
The IDEA President also serves as an advisor to the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Members of IDEA also serve as advisors to five IASCD standing committees.
IDEA is managed by a seven member board of Directors, six of whom are elected by the Districts in each of the six Divisions. An additional Director at Large is chosen from the same Division as the President of IDEA to serve on the board of Directors.
Officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Historian.
IDEA sponsors and provides funding to the six Divisions for District Employee training. IDEA also provides funding to the State Land and Soil Evaluation Event, the State Forestry competition and the State Envirothon
competition.
IDEA activities are supported by district employee membership dues that are sponsored by District Conservation boards, fundraisers and a percentage of Idaho Association of Soil Conservation District (IASCD) profit from the IASCD annual conference.
IDEA is assisted by advisors representing the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Idaho Association of Conservation Districts and the Natural Resource Conservation Service and operates according to its own bylaws.
IDEA promotes and supports the professional development of District employees.
The IDEA President also serves as an advisor to the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Members of IDEA also serve as advisors to five IASCD standing committees.
IDEA is managed by a seven member board of Directors, six of whom are elected by the Districts in each of the six Divisions. An additional Director at Large is chosen from the same Division as the President of IDEA to serve on the board of Directors.
Officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Historian.
IDEA sponsors and provides funding to the six Divisions for District Employee training. IDEA also provides funding to the State Land and Soil Evaluation Event, the State Forestry competition and the State Envirothon
competition.
IDEA activities are supported by district employee membership dues that are sponsored by District Conservation boards, fundraisers and a percentage of Idaho Association of Soil Conservation District (IASCD) profit from the IASCD annual conference.
IDEA is assisted by advisors representing the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Idaho Association of Conservation Districts and the Natural Resource Conservation Service and operates according to its own bylaws.
what is a conservation district-
Across the United States, nearly 3,000 conservation districts—almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. (In Idaho there are 50 Conservation Districts)
Known in various parts of the country as “soil and water conservation districts,” “resource conservation districts,” “natural resource districts,” “land conservation committees” and similar names, they share a single mission: to coordinate assistance from all available sources—public and private, local, state and federal—in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.
More than 17,000 citizens serve in elected or appointed positions on conservation districts' governing boards and donate their own time and talents as they receive no pay. The districts work directly with millions of cooperating land managers nationwide to manage and protect natural resources. (In Idaho there are 304 elected or appointed positions who serve on Conservation District boards who volunteer with no pay their time, talents & energy. There are 139 full & part-time District employees in Idaho). Among other things, conservation districts either assist or lead the way by offering non-regulatory technical assistance in the following areas:
* Implement farm, ranch and forestland conservation practices to protect and improve soil productivity, water quality and quantity, air quality and wildlife habitat;
* Conserve and restore wetlands, which purify water and provide habitat for birds, fish and numerous other animals;
* Protect groundwater resources;
* Assist communities and homeowners to plant trees and other land cover to hold soil in place, clean the air, provide cover for wildlife and beautify neighborhoods;
* Help developers control soil erosion and protect water and air quality during construction; and
* Reach out to communities and schools to teach the value of natural resources and encourage conservation efforts.
Known in various parts of the country as “soil and water conservation districts,” “resource conservation districts,” “natural resource districts,” “land conservation committees” and similar names, they share a single mission: to coordinate assistance from all available sources—public and private, local, state and federal—in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.
More than 17,000 citizens serve in elected or appointed positions on conservation districts' governing boards and donate their own time and talents as they receive no pay. The districts work directly with millions of cooperating land managers nationwide to manage and protect natural resources. (In Idaho there are 304 elected or appointed positions who serve on Conservation District boards who volunteer with no pay their time, talents & energy. There are 139 full & part-time District employees in Idaho). Among other things, conservation districts either assist or lead the way by offering non-regulatory technical assistance in the following areas:
* Implement farm, ranch and forestland conservation practices to protect and improve soil productivity, water quality and quantity, air quality and wildlife habitat;
* Conserve and restore wetlands, which purify water and provide habitat for birds, fish and numerous other animals;
* Protect groundwater resources;
* Assist communities and homeowners to plant trees and other land cover to hold soil in place, clean the air, provide cover for wildlife and beautify neighborhoods;
* Help developers control soil erosion and protect water and air quality during construction; and
* Reach out to communities and schools to teach the value of natural resources and encourage conservation efforts.
IDEA Monthly Calendar
| IDEA 2020 Monthly Calendar of Events |
Upcoming Event Flyers & Notices:
| East/West Side & Jefferson SWCD's Soil Health Workshop flyer |
| Twin Falls SWCD Soil Health Forum flyer |
| Minidoka/East & West Cassia; CD's Soil Health Workshop flyer |
| Lews SCD Soil Health Workshop flyer |
IDEA Division Workshop request form:
| IDEA Workshop request for (April 2018) |
Idaho Conservation Districts Employees statistics and information:
| Idaho Conservation Districts Employees statistics & information |
IDEA through the years, a history of Service & Dedication
(Pictures provided by Art Beal from the Squaw Creek SCD and the presentation was prepared by
Karma Bragg from the Custer SWCD)
(Pictures provided by Art Beal from the Squaw Creek SCD and the presentation was prepared by
Karma Bragg from the Custer SWCD)
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Idaho Conservation Districts by Divisions
ISWCC monthly newsletter and archive:
swc.idaho.gov/about-us/news/
swc.idaho.gov/about-us/news/