Idaho is home to magnificent and diverse natural landscapes. We have glorious rivers, lakes, mountains, forests and desert canyons and we also have rich and fertile agricultural lands that are well-suited for farming and ranching. Idaho agricultural producers have deep roots in the land. They know that caring for the land benefits both bottom line and future generations. Conservation the Idaho Way encompasses the belief that the very best way to care for and enhance the soil, water, air, plants and wildlife is through voluntary, locally led stewardship.
Conservation the Idaho Way carefully stewards our precious natural resources while managing, maintaining, and improving those resources for future generations.
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The Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SWCC) and Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) conducted a formal evaluation of merging their two agencies that concluded in November. The process included extensive stakeholder engagement and resulted in the publication of a Recommendations and Findings Report outlining the necessary components of a successful merger.
