The Nature Conservancy in Idaho has protected more than 350,000 acres for nature and people.

Salmon Success

For the first time in 60 years, salmon can return to the upper Pahsimeroi River. Around the region, the Conservancy is making a difference for salmon. Read more. 

What's New
What makes Silver Creek so special? Long-time fishing guide Greg Loomis reflects on more than 20 years spent on the crystal-clear waters trying to outwit wary trout.

Public Access Guide
Enjoy fields of wildflowers. Hike Hells Canyon. Add new birds to your life list. Canoe a spring creek. Do all this and more at one of our preserves this summer. Check out our public access guide.

Salmon Creek Tributary Protected
A new conservation easement protects Carmen Creek, a Salmon Creek tributary, keeping a working ranch working while also conserving key salmon habitat.  

More Places To Visit
Flat Ranch Preserve: Macks Inn
Cougar Bay: Coeur d'Alene
Ball Creek Ranch: Bonners Ferry
Garden Creek: Hells Canyon

Links: Conservation links | More Silver Creek information

Places We Protect

Visit Silver Creek Preserve this summer and enjoy one of the finest spring creeks in the country.

Blogs

Check out Idaho Nature Notes, the Conservancy's weekly blog.

Recent posts: Rubber boas | Wolverines | Waiting for brown drake | More

Get Outside

Explore the outdoors with your family this summer. Learn some easy ways.