Why does the land need protection?  With the high demand for real estate and an influx of new residents, private landowners are under increased pressure to sell their land to developers.  New subdivisions sometimes threaten to impact or damage natural areas.  It doesn't have to be this way.  Private landowners and concerned citizens can work together to protect our special areas.  Many rural landowners are concerned about protecting their land from potential development.  Landowners often have questions on how to preserve their land, ranch or farm for their sons, daughters, and other heirs.  We help landowners, at their request, conserve their land

Board of Directors
 

OFFICERS

Interim President: Kathy Cousins ( kathycousins@idfg.idaho.gov)

Vice President: vacant

Treasurer:  Diane Williams (tristatecouncil@sandpoint.net)

Secretary: Nate Hall (natehall@avistacorp.com)

Executive Director:   Eric W. Grace (eric@cfpoconservancy.org)

Organizational Representation

Avista Corporation - Nate Hall

Cabinet Resources Group - Cal Ryder

Elk Creek Watershed Council - Judy Hutchins

Green Mountain Conservation District - Ron Reedy

Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Kathy Cousins

Trout Unlimited - Jim Watkins

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks -  Bruce Sterling

Sanders County Land Services Department - Dan Miles

Tri-State Water Quality Council - Diane Williams

At Large: Kyler Wolf

ADVISORS

Avista Corp, Real Estate Dept. MSC-25 - Don Malisani

The Conservation Fund - Mark Elsbree

Idaho, At-Large - Dan Jacobson

Elk Creek Watershed Council - Mike Miller

Avista Corp - Tim Swant

Avista Corp, Grant Writer - Ruth Watkins

 The Conservation Fund - Gates Watson

At-Large: Marianne Love