Sage Grouse Proposals Threaten Restrictions Across Millions of Acres

Sage Grouse Proposals Threaten Restrictions Across Millions of Acres

There has been a long debate over the Sage Grouse with environmental advocates pushing to have the species listed under the Endangered Species Act. In order to prevent an endangered species listing, a Sage Grouse Land Use Plan was developed. The Bureau of Land...
Grandview Travel Management Plan: Input needed on proposal to close 65% of routes in Idaho area

Grandview Travel Management Plan: Input needed on proposal to close 65% of routes in Idaho area

Update Deadline Extended until April 15,2024 The Owyhee region of southwestern Idaho is accepting public comment for their final travel management plan of the area. The Grandview travel area hosts 1,365 miles of open OHV routes year round along with one backcountry...
Western Solar Plan: 22 million acres up for grabs for solar projects

Western Solar Plan: 22 million acres up for grabs for solar projects

There is a shift happening on public lands with two main drivers: recreation and renewable energy, solar and wind power. The climate agenda is shifting the priorities of our public lands. There has been a significant increase of solar farms on public land in recent...
More Road Closures Proposed in Southwest Idaho: Birds of Prey Travel Management Plan accepting public comment to close 50% of roads

More Road Closures Proposed in Southwest Idaho: Birds of Prey Travel Management Plan accepting public comment to close 50% of roads

The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA Travel Plan project area covers over 100,000 acres in southern Idaho, and it currently includes 448 miles of routes. This is the Fossil Butte area of Idaho near Nampa which is popular for off-roading and many forms of...