Permanently protecting these forestlands will preserve wildlife habitat, enhance recreational opportunities, and continue sustainable forestry on mixed coniferous timberland to benefit the local economy. The upper reaches of the St. Joe River are designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, and maintaining high water quality in the river will protect important fisheries such as bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. These valuable forestlands are located close by growing population centers along Interstate 90, including Coeur d’Alene in Idaho and Spokane in Washington.

Trust for Public Land

Potlatch Company

US Forest Service

Idaho Department of Land

other partners

Federal appropriations of $8 million and philanthropic matching funds have already permanently protected approximately 50,000 acres of the total 80,000 acres in the project.