Wildlife programs benefit from online giving May 5

Help "Keep Idaho Wonderfully Wild" by participating in Idaho Gives, a statewide day of online giving Thursday, May 5. Donors can learn about and designate funds that benefit wildlife habitat and conservation programs for children at http://www.idahogives.org/Idaho-Fish-And-Wildlife-Foundation. Gifts made between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm may qualify for additional awards to the organization. This is the fourth year the Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation will participate in this statewide fundraising event. Support from Idahoans is vital to ensuring that healthy wildlife species continue to be a part of Idaho's natural resources. Idaho has over 10,000 species of wildlife that include those that are endangered or threatened, game and nongame, as well as native plants. They continue to be a valued part of Idaho's natural world that contributes significantly to the state's outdoor recreation and economy. The Foundation's work focuses on habitat restoration and preservation projects, public access, conservation education and legacy gifts from donors. Through statewide project funding, the Foundation promotes a greater understanding of the value of Idaho's fish and wildlife resources, appreciation of the complexities of wildlife management, and habitat preservation. For more information, contact Lorraine Mallett at (208) 334-2648 or visit http://IFWF.org.