BLM seeks public input on draft Resource Management Plan for southwestern Idaho
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the release of the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Four Rivers Field Office and is asking for public comments through August 22, 2019.
The BLM Four Rivers Field Office covers approximately 783,000 acres of public lands stretching from Glenns Ferry, northwest to Weiser, and north to McCall.
The purpose of publishing this Draft RMP/EIS is to inform the public about potential management options and to allow for comments on the range of alternatives being considered. The BLM will then use comments to revise the Draft RMP/EIS in preparation for the finalized document, expected in fall 2019, which will then be used to guide management decisions into the future. Issues addressed in the alternatives include mineral development, recreational uses of and access to public lands, livestock grazing, fire management, wildlife habitat and others.
“By having public input on these alternatives, the BLM—along with our tribal, state and other federal partners—promotes a shared conservation stewardship to support multiple-use on public lands,” said BLM Four Rivers Field Manager Brent Ralston. “This plan will guide our management for the next 20 years or so.”
Copies of the Draft RMP/EIS are available for review at the Boise District Office and on the web at:http://go.usa.gov/xnsn6. The BLM will host several public meetings during this 90-day comment period and will announce such meetings at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media releases, social media, and/or mailings.
The BLM encourages the public to provide comments, particularly those concerning the adequacy and accuracy of the proposed alternatives, the analysis of their respective management decisions, and any new information that would help development of the plan. Comments can be submitted through the following means:
Website: http://go.usa.gov/xnsn6
Email: Four_Rivers_RMP@blm.gov
Fax: 208-384-3326
Postal: Four Rivers Field Office
Attn: Brent Ralston
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 Brent Ralston, Field Manager, 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.