Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Please note: The quantity and quality of data collected by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals and organizations. In most cases, these data are not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys; many natural areas in Idaho have never been thoroughly surveyed. For these reasons, IDFG cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence, absence, or condition of biological elements in any part of Idaho. IDFG reports summarize the existing information known to the IDFG at the time of the request regarding the biological elements or locations in question. They should never be regarded as final statements on the elements or areas being considered, nor should they be substituted for on-site surveys required for environmental assessments.

The contents of this document are for informational use only and not to be used in place of offical consulation from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Welcome to the

Idaho Conservation Planner

As of June 3rd, 2024, we have updated the Conservation Planner to reflect the changes implemented in the 2023 State Wildlife Action Plan.
Please contact Angie Schmidt (angie.schmidt@idfg.idaho.gov) or refer to our SWAP.

The Idaho Conservation Planner is intended to provide useful and non-regulatory information to you, the User, during early planning stages of development projects, conservation opportunities, and environmental review.

The Idaho Conservation Planner is not intended to replace consulation with IDFG Staff.

In cases where federally threatened or endangered species occur, the Idaho Conservation Planner does not replace a federal consulation under the Endangered Species Act.

Data layers were generated using actual species observations and/or predictive models. Models predict if a species might occur in areas based upon characteristics of the landscape. Users of these data acknowledge that models may not accurately represent the landscape and may incorrectly predict species presence or absence.

IDFG assumes no responsibility for the suitability fo these data for a particular purpose. IDFG will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in these data.

NEED HELP? You can access the Idaho Conservation Planner Help Document at any time by pressing the F1 key.
Press the in-app "Help" button to activate on-screen assistance.

To use the application, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Define a location using the built-in tools.

Step 2 (Optional): Toggle on/off various map layers, buffer your project area.

Finally: Click the "Create Resource List" button to discover what species and important habitat fall withing your defined area!

NEED HELP? You can access the Idaho Conservation Planner Help Document at any time by pressing the F1 key.
Press the in-app "Help" button to activate on-screen assistance.

Idaho Conservation Planner Instructional Videos

We wish to thank the following groups for their contributions and effort to make the Conservation Planner available to you.

Idaho Department of Transportation

The information displayed in this application are derived from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) digital GIS datasets, as well as data developed by other sources. The data presented in this application is not “live” data, but consists of data that is updated on a regular basis by IDFG and the other agencies that have provided data. Users of the information displayed in this application are strongly cautioned to verify all information before making any decisions informed by the data obtained in this application This application is to be used for informational purposes only and has not been prepared for, nor is considered to be suitable for, legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. IDFG cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or positional accuracy, and therefore, there are no warranties which accompany this product. In no event shall IDFG be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits arising out of or in connection with the use or misuse of the information herein provided.

Please note: The quantity and quality of data collected by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals and organizations. In most cases, these data are not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys; many areas in Idaho have yet to be thoroughly surveyed. For these reasons, IDFG cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence, absence, or condition of biological elements in any part of Idaho. IDFG reports summarize the existing information known to the IDFG at the time of the request regarding the biological elements or locations in question. They should never be regarded as final statements on the elements or areas being considered, nor should they be substituted for on-site surveys required for environmental assessments.

This application is maintained during normal business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday. If any interruption in service occurs during non-business hours, please contact us and the problem will be addressed at the beginning of the next business day.

I understand and acknowledge the User Agreement and do not consider this a replacement for consultation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff.

This is the layer list menu. Click the title to expand or collapse various categories. Checkboxes next to layer names are used to toggle on/off layer visibility in the map window.
Click this yellow tap to expand/collapse the layer list menu.
Clicking the "+" or "-" buttons will zoom the map in and out.
Clicking these buttons activate the respective tool you have available.
1. Pan the map to your current location (requires secure internet connection.
2. Create a printable map of the current map window with active layers.
3. Draw custom areas on the map and/or apply a buffer to your selected/drawn project area.
4. Upload a location file (.shp, .gpx, .json) to the map.
5. Create a location file (.json) for your custom drawn project area (only shown after a project area has been defined).
Search for any location using place names or geographic coordinates
After a project area/location have been defined, this button will appear. Clicking it will remove the Project Area, and if applicable, the buffered zone, from the map.
This toolbox will appear after a project area has been defined. Clicking it will expand the list of available tools, including tools that let you extract individual observations from and add a buffer to the defined project area.
Click the basemap button to expose various basemaps you can use on the map.