Boise District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for March 16, 2016
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BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Boise District Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Boise at 3948 S. Development Avenue. A public comment period will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday’s meeting will include updates on the Soda Fire emergency stabilization and rehabilitation efforts, the greater sage-grouse conservation plan implementation, the Gateway West Transmission Line Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for segments 8 and 9, the Bruneau Off-Range Corrals and other field office projects. The RAC’s subcommittee formed for the Proposed Tri-State Fuels Project will provide a report on their first meeting. There will be a presentation and discussion on the use of native versus non-native plants in rehabilitation of public lands.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and discussion of issues related to management of BLM-managed lands.
The BLM Boise District RAC is a 15-member advisory panel that provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on resource and land management issues for over 4 million acres of public lands within 10 counties in southwest Idaho. Meetings are open to the public.
This forum provides an excellent opportunity for people to ask questions of the citizen-based advisory council or to make comments that may assist RAC members in advising BLM regarding current planning efforts. Anyone interested in receiving an agenda or additional information about the meeting may contact the BLM Boise District RAC Coordinator MJ Byrne at (208) 384-3393.
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.