Nicolas Lenze 12.29.21
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is making it clear that they mean business by putting up some big numbers. The organization made an initial donation of $202,550. With the help of their partners, they grew that money to an outstanding $750,639 to help with Idaho conservation efforts.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation News Coverage on AllOutdoor
“This funding addresses a mix of projects that lie at the root of our mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “Among them are efforts to enhance wildlife forage by removing encroaching conifers, applying prescribed burns, treating noxious weeds, rehabbing landscapes impacted by severe wildfires and removing old fencing and other debris that limit the movement of wildlife.”
Idaho Conservation Efforts Gain $750,000 From RMEF
The money raised by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and all of its partners will go toward making a positive impact on 17,000 acres of Idaho wilderness. Projects will span across Adams, Blaine, Boise, Bonneville, Boundary, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Clearwater, Fremont, Idaho, Latah, Lemhi, Owyhee, Shoshone, Teton, and Washington counties. Some statewide projects are also included. The goals of these projects are vast and include everything from controlled burns to removing encroaching conifers. This will all be made possible by the 18 chapters and 8,800 RMEF members in the Gem State.
If you’d like to learn more about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and how you can help them achieve their goals, head over to their website. For more updates, photos, and video content from RMEF, be sure to follow them on their social media pages. They can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Keep on protecting our surroundings!
