This is

CLEARWATER
COUNTRY

The Emerald of the Rockies

Since 1987, Friends of the Clearwater has been protecting public wildlands through grassroots organizing, education, advocacy, and when necessary, litigation. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Moscow, Idaho.

Preserving, Protecting and Defending the Forests, Waterways and Wildlife in the wild heart of north-central Idaho.

The public lands of North-Central Idaho.

Our Priorities

Protecting Forests

Majestic forests are a defining character of the Greater Clearwater Country and a main focus of Friends of the Clearwater.

The diversity of habitats, free-flowing rivers and streams, and opportunities to enjoy majestic scenery and quiet recreation on forests on public lands are values citizens highly cherish.

Enormous western red cedar in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. FOC file photo.
A grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park. Diana Robinson photo via Flickr.

Recovering Endangered Species

There are seven threatened and endangered species native to the Wild Clearwater. Friends of the Clearwater advocates for the full recovery of Idaho’s rarest wildlife and full enforcement of the Endangered Species Act.

Preserving Wildlands

The Clearwater basin contains 1.5 million acres of unprotected wilderness, knows as “roadless areas”. Friends of the Clearwater believes each of these irreplaceable areas should be legislatively protected as wilderness.

Weitas Creek in the Weitas Roadless Area. Brett Haverstick Photo.

Want to help FOC?

If you are interested in volunteering, internships, or employment opportunities, or want more help on how to be an advocate, please reach out to us. We’d love to chat!