The Division I Soil & Water Conservation Districts work in partnership with individuals, landowners, businesses and government to protect water resources, expand options for agricultural production, promote sustainable forestry practices, promote energy conservation, and protect wildlife habitat throughout the urban and rural areas of the northern Idaho region.
 

	Hauser Lake has launched it's Lake*A*Syst program for Hauser Lake and the surrounding watershed with public workshops beginning in August. To find out more about Hauser Lake's Lake*A*Syst program, click on the link below to take you to the website.  More Info
	Division I lost a valued and dearly loved friend on June 20, 2008.  Gary Parker was a friend, ally, colleague of many, and an excellent man. Gary was widely admired in the Sandpoint community.  His knowledge and passion will be remembered by many.  He will be fondly remembered as the face of "Lake*A*Syst, a shoreline stewardship program on Lake Pend Oreille. More Info
	CONGRATULATIONS to all the contestants and coaches on a terrific job!  It was a great day for the Forestry Contest at the Delay Farm.  Over 240 contestants participated in the competition and we had some great test scores.  Our thanks to Fairy and Ray Jr. for their hospitality!   More Info
	The Stormwater and Erosion Education Program (SEEP) is an instructive course developed specifically for the Panhandle.  This course will benefit workers in all fields of construction, excavation, design, development, county public works and planning, as well as anyone involved in growth or water quality issues.   To find out more about this program, click on the link below to take you to the SEEP website.   More Info
	Lake*A*Syst or Lakeshore Assessment System, is a voluntary educational program to assist shoreline property owners in making well informed decisions in the management of their lakefront property.   For more information about this program, click on the link below to take you to the Lake*A*Syst website. More Info