BLM seeks public input on greater sage-grouse
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BOISE, Id. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho is announcing opportunities for the public to comment and share issues on the agency’s consideration of potential amendments to its Idaho land use plans, specifically elements of land use plans that address greater sage-grouse conservation.
On October 5, the Department of the Interior announced its intention to revisit land use plans in 10 western states in order to improve greater sage-grouse conservation and to strengthen communication and coordination between western states and the federal government. The existing plans, which were amended in 2015, provide guidance and direction to BLM managers in Idaho for the management of greater sage-grouse habitat.
“Idaho has a large proportion of the country’s sage-steppe rangeland,” said Tim Murphy, BLM’s Idaho State Director. “These public meetings will give Idahoans an opportunity to personally share their insights and concerns with the BLM over greater sage-grouse-related land management issues that could warrant changes.”
In Idaho, public scoping meetings will be held in Twin Falls, Marsing and Idaho Falls, in order to give the public across the state ready access to specialists who will be working on the plan amendments.
Public scoping meetings will be held in three Idaho locations:
Twin Falls
Location: Twin Falls District Office, 2878 Addison Ave East, Twin Falls
Date and Time: Thursday, November 2, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Idaho Falls
Location: Shiloh Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls
Date and Time: Monday, November 6, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Marsing
Location: American Legion Hall, 126 Old Bruneau Hwy, Marsing
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Members of the public can also convey comments to the BLM via a website and via email.
Web: http://bit.ly/GRSGplanning
Email: BLM_sagegrouseplanning@blm.gov
For more information please contact Ken Frederick, BLM Idaho State Office, at (208) 373-4016.
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.