Our mission is to protect and conserve the native wildlife and its ecosystem in the Henrys Fork Watershed. Here's how we accomplish that mission.
Active campaigns and advocacy efforts to directly protect the wildlife, water, and wild places of the Henrys Fork Watershed.
The Henrys Lake Flat is one of Island Park’s crown jewels. Together, we must protect the Flats from development or risk losing sensitive habitat for the wildlife we love.
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The Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance Board of Directors voted unanimously to join the Clean Kilgore Coalition led by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. The goal is to protect Idaho's wildlife, water, and way of life from the expansion of a cyanide gold mine near Kilgore, ID. The proposed mine threatens to contaminate drinking water for 300,000 people and endanger Idaho's $20 billion agriculture economy.
Learn More →Help us protect both bears and people in the Henrys Fork Watershed. Our Island Park Bears program provides education, reporting tools, and connectivity resources to reduce human-bear conflicts and support coexistence with grizzly and black bears.
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A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and supporters who made these projects a success!
On July 7, 30 volunteers from age 11 to 89 helped remove a section of obsolete barbed wire fence on private property in northern Island Park. Two days after the project was completed, three mountain goats were observed moving across the area where the fence had been a barrier. Partnered with National Parks Conservation Association.
HFWA hosted a family-friendly community festival at Meadow Vue Ranch in Island Park. Attendees tested bear spray skills on Idaho Fish & Game's mechanical bear, participated in a raffle and silent auction, played yard games, and enjoyed a BBQ steak and Dutch oven chicken dinner.
Over 300 people attended the 3rd annual Wildlife Festival at Harriman State Park. Participants tested bear spray on Idaho Fish & Game's mechanical bear, enjoyed guided nature walks, and 60 bear spray canisters were given away. Over $3,500 in raffle prizes were donated by local businesses.
Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance offers a variety of services that can help guides and landowners accomplish their conservation goals. Whether your project is great or small, HFWA is here to help.