Open Space
How Idaho Conservation League works to protect open space in Idaho's communities
Idaho’s magnificent landscapes and wild places offer rich and fertile soils, diverse wildlife, dense forests, stunning mountain ranges and pristine waterways. Idahoans see history and heritage in these natural resources. From the rich cultures of Idaho’s Native American tribes to the farms and ranches of the homesteaders, the history of Idaho’s people is tightly connected to land.
Lake Pend Oreille photo by Dann Hall
The Idaho Conservation League works to protect a legacy of open space at the local and state level. Through our work, we hope to increase options for Idahoans who wish to preserve this heritage of open space for their children.
Open Space in Idaho Communities
- The Boise Foothills
- The Wood River Valley
- The Lake Pend Oreille shoreline
Land Conservation Tax Credit
Idaho does not offer a land conservation tax credit, a necessary tool for preserving Idaho's rural heritage and open
space. A voluntary tax credit would assist landowners who choose to conserve their land and way of life for future generations. ICL works with the broad Working Lands Coalition to increase conservation incentives for farmers and ranchers.
Boise Foothills
