BLM extends review period on proposed land purchase near Boise
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the public review period on the Harris Acquisition Environmental Assessment which analyzes a proposed purchase of a 275-acre private land parcel, located 5 miles east of downtown Boise, that has been directly offered to the BLM by the owner.
The purchase would help maintain open space in the Boise Foothills, preserve intact big game winter range and enhance protection of wildlife habitat and recreation access. Purchasing funds would come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. “Healthy public lands are important for many reasons. As places of solitude and beauty, they provide invaluable opportunities for recreation, conservation, and wildlife habitat,” said acting Boise District Manager Tanya Thrift.
This review period allows the public, agencies, and other interested parties to review the Environmental Assessment and provide comments. Comments will now be accepted through April 21 and are most helpful if they provide pertinent information about the impacts of the proposed action and alternatives.
Maps and information about the project are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xe7XE (case sensitive).
Comments will be accepted through the following means:
- Email: BLM_ID_FourRiversOffice@blm.gov
- Fax: (208) 384-3326
- Surface mail: Brent Ralston, Four Rivers Field Manager, 3948 Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705
Please note that before including their personal identifying information (address, email, phone number), commenters should be aware that their entire comment – including their personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While those commenting can ask in their comments to withhold this information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.
For more information, contact the BLM Four Rivers Field Office at 208-384-3300.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.