Q.  What is IDEA?

A.  IDEA is an organization registered with the State of Idaho that provides support to district employees through resources, training opportunities & support that assists district staff in accomplishing their district duties.

Q.  What does IDEA offer or provide to district employees?

A.  IDEA provides a network of expertise through our employee resource directory, that is posted to this website.  Training opportunities such as workshops & professional growth scholarships to increase knowledge are also available.

Q.  What is the structure of IDEA?

A.  Division directors are elected from  six divisions to include one director at-large making up seven board of directors.  A president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer & historian are elected by the IDEA board of directors.

Q.  How is IDEA governed?

A.  IDEA is governed by By-Laws and a policy & procedures manual that are posted on this website.  

Q.  How does a district employee become a member of IDEA?

A.  Yearly, IDEA seeks dues from the 50 conservation districts which entitles its district staff with all of the services & opportunities IDEA has to offer.

Q.  How is IDEA funded?

A.  IDEA funding through a yearly contribution from the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts (IASCD), yearly dues & also a raffle that is conducted at the annual IASCD conference.