Idaho BLM Volunteers
The Idaho BLM relies on volunteers to help accomplish important work on our public lands. Idaho BLM uses volunteers in many capacities and with a wide range of skills and interests. You can work individually, or as part of a group, and projects can be one-day commitments or short and long-term adventures.
In 2011, Idaho BLM utilized over 2,000 volunteers totaling nearly 40,000 work hours, saving the BLM an approximate value of over $800,000. What did these volunteers do to better our public lands? They lead cave expeditions, excavated an archaelogical site, hosted campgrounds across the state, designed interpretive exhibits at public sites, built trailheads, cleaned up litter from popular and heavily used recreation areas, collected native seed used to restore local plant communities, and cleaned up trash from the Lower Salmon River.
Does this sound interesting to you? Click here to learn more about joining the BLM as a volunteer!
Volunteer Opportunities in Idaho
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In the Spotlight...
Volunteer Efforts in Birds of Prey NCA Help Protect Riparian Area:
Volunteers, including families and a college student,  helped Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) manager and staff build a seven mile-long smooth wire fence to protect an important riparian area located next to the Snake River approximately four miles north of Swan Falls Dam. The fence will help to protect vegetation, wildlife habitat and to prevent soil erosion. Over an acre of ground was reseeded, and three horse stiles were also installed to enable trail access. |
| Volunteers Lend a Hand Statewide for National Public Lands Day 2011 |
Challis Field Office Volunteer Receives 
National “Making a Difference” Award:
Duane Wilson, volunteer for the Challis Field Office, received the BLM's 2011 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award in Washington, D.C. on May 26. Duane has served as volunteer campground host at Cottonwood Campground for 12 consecutive years, going on 13 years this spring. During that time he has volunteered over 10,000 hours of his time to the successful operation of Cottonwood campground. Without his volunteer services over the last 12 years, the Challis Field Office would not have been able to keep the campground running in a manner adequate to serve our visiting public, let alone keep it one of the hidden jewels of the BLM that it is according to many of our visitors! Congratulations to Duane Wilson, from the Challis Field Office and the Upper Snake District. We are truly honored to have you as a part of our BLM family. News Release |
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