Going green by recycling and avoiding plastic bags like the plague aren’t the only ways to preserve Eastern Idaho land and water. Learn new skill sets by joining one of many conservation-related groups focusing on education, surveying and wildlife management.
Eastern Idaho Environmental Education Association
Eastern Idaho Environmental Education Association (EIEEA) is a nonprofit organization of professionals from government and private industries who promote environmental stewardship and resource conservation in Eastern Idaho.
www.eieea.org
Snake River Audubon Society of Eastern Idaho
The Snake River Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and serves members in the Upper Snake River Valley of Eastern Idaho. Monthly meetings are held at the Idaho Falls Public Library on the third Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. from September through April.
www.snakeriveraudubon.org
Upper SnakeRiver Master Naturalist
The Idaho Master Naturalist Program works with well-informed volunteers to contribute to the stewardship of Idaho’s land. Master Naturalists assist wildlife biologists with raptor monitoring, fisheries management, habitat restoration, migratory bird surveys, educational programs at wildlife management areas and much more.
www.idfg.idaho.gov // Facebook: Upper Snake Chapter, Idaho Master Naturalists
Other:
Pheasants Forever
www.pheasantsforever.org
Facebook: @PFUpperSnakeRiverChapter
Ducks Unlimited
208-869-5024 // www.ducks.org/Idaho
Fishing
Fishing is a year-round sport, though the way you cast your line might change with the seasons. Show off your latest catch by joining the Snake River Cutthroats Fly Fishing Club or check out the other resources below to plan your next big adventure.
Idaho Fish and Game
Learn everything you need to know about Idaho Fish & Game through the valuable resources found on the government’s website. Purchase licenses or plan a hunt through looking up the latest news and regulations
in place.
208-334-3700 // www.idfg.idaho.gov
Snake River Cutthroats Fly Fishing Club
The Snake River Cutthroats is a local chapter of the Trout Unlimited/Federation Fly Fishers. Club Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from October through April at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls
at 6:30 p.m.
www.snakerivercutthroats.org
Becker Pond at Ryder Park
Fishing is open all year at Becker Pond, including ice fishing in the winter. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game stocks the pond once in April, twice in May, June, July,
August and once in September. Check
www.idahofallsidaho.gov for full park regulations and www.idfg.idaho.gov for the fishing regulations. Restrooms at Ryder Park are open year-round. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
www.idahofallsidaho.gov
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