Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative

Don't forget to about this great opportunity! Grants are due November 1st.

Do you have an exciting outdoor project that needs funding?! 🌱The Be Outside Idaho Grant cycle is now open! The Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative (IRTI), a coalition of state and federal agencies working with non-profit groups to promote recreation and tourism opportunities, helps fund and promote Be Outside Idaho grants each year. These grants are aimed at getting children into the outdoors and connecting with nature. They are open to anyone—teachers, daycares, libraries, nonprofits, and more.

Apply today: https://www.beoutsideidaho.gov
Deadline is November 1, 2024
Questions? Email [email protected]

Join the Idaho Environmental Forum and the Environment & Natural Resources Law Section of the Idaho State Bar for an exciting upcoming event: Sustainability for the Forgotten with Dr. Gary E Machlis of Clemson University. Only $10 for IEF members and free for IEF student members!

Register today! https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-5862687

Wednesday, September 25th | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Leku Ona | 117 S. 6th Street - Boise

There's still time to register for the Idaho Environmental Forum River Conference! Join Idaho Environmental Forumfor a day of learning, education, and water conversations. Then an optional Boise River Float and BBQ an Ann Morrison Park.
Register today: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-5804445
Curious about Quagga? Want to know what's up with Anderson Dam? Ever heard of the Idaho Water Users Association?
August 13 at the Barber Park Event Center. Register today!

Idaho Environmental Forum - 2024 IEF River Conference

Check out the article on Summer State Park adventures!

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Today officially marks the beginning of SUMMER 2024, which means it is also the Summer Solstice AKA the longest day of the year! 🌻☀️Get out there and enjoy the outdoors!

There's still time to register for the Idaho Rural Success Summit in Fort Hall. This two day summit will feature speakers like Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Chairman Lee Juan Tyler of the Fort Hall Business Center, Idaho Parks and Recreation Director Susan Buxton, and more!

Register today:
https://www.facebook.com/IdahoCommerce/posts/806530474838317

Register now for the Idaho Rural Success Summit before early-bird pricing ends!

The Idaho Rural Success Summit will take place May 1 and 2, 2024 in Fort Hall, Idaho at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center. This will be a day-and-a-half-long event.

The summit is centered around spotlighting successful examples of rural community development, through lightning-round presentations, engaging panel discussions, keynote speakers and fostering networking opportunities as well as information sharing through a resource fair.

Register: https://ruralsummit.idaho.gov/

Looking for a new hobby? Check out this intro to fly tying class in Cascade later this month!

Introduction to Fly Tying : Fri, Mar 22, 2024 Learn the basic steps to tying an assortment of locally effective trout flies - Fri, Mar 22, 2024 - Cascade, ID - Get tickets online

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Attention Teens! This is an incredible opportunity to share your outdoor story. There are tons of great prizes and several ways to enter.

Check out the details here: https://www.idahoptv.org/shows/outdooridaho/lifeoutdoors/

Investment in our state parks is important for the residents of Idaho and also those visiting this great state. They are also are an important part of our economy. Check out this great article featuring Idaho's Parks and Recreation Director, Susan Buxton.

STATE PARKS UNDER PRESSURE AN IDAHO INVESTMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCE State parks in the United States confront a variety of challenges, including increased visitation, deferred maintenance, employee recruitment/retention and workforce housing shortages. All of these issues are ever more pressing as the number of visitors to state parks has been steadily increasing, t...