Bureau of Land Management Idaho to Host National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28
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On Sept. 28, 2019, more than 150,000 volunteers across the country will join in trail maintenance and planting projects, trash pickups, and other activities aimed at restoring and caring for our public lands to celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD). Organized each year by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), and nationally sponsored by Toyota Motor North America, National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
While supplies last, participating volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a “fee-free coupon” good for free admission to a federal site.
“The BLM is committed to providing opportunities for Americans to connect with our nation’s public lands,” said BLM Idaho State Director John F. Ruhs. “National Public Lands Day is a great way to do this, while providing public service alongside those in your community. We invite you to join us for an event! Together, we can make a difference on your public lands.”
In 2019, Bureau of Land Management Idaho will host these six events:
Pole Creek Wilderness Project
What: Help the BLM build a fence that will help protect the Pole Creek Wilderness. Beverages and snacks will be provided by the BLM. Volunteers - Please bring your own lunch, water and gloves. Plan on driving your own vehicle from the BLM Boise District Office and working until 2 p.m., before regrouping and heading home. Drive time from Boise to the Pole Creek Wilderness is two hours.
Where: If you’re interested in carpooling, please meet at 7:30 a.m. at the BLM Boise District Office (3948 Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705). If you would prefer to meet at the volunteer site, please see directions below. BLM plans to arrive around 10:00 a.m. Directions: From Grandview, head east 2 miles to Mud Flat Road and drive about 45 miles to Pole Creek Wilderness parking area, identified by a wilderness kiosk and a buck and pole fence.
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Carlie Swa, 208-896-5922, cswa@blm.gov
Herd Creek Fence Removal Project
What: Volunteers will collaborate with the BLM Challis Field Office and Salmon-Challis National Forest to remove fences from a retired cattle grazing allotment in the Herd Creek area within the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness. The fences are no longer needed and are a hazard to wildlife. Volunteers – Please bring sunscreen, water, hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts and pants. BLM will provide work gloves, water and snacks.
Where: Herd Creek area in Jim McClure – Jerry Peak Wilderness. Volunteers please meet at the East Fork Campground (across from the East Fork Road) at 8 a.m.
When: Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact: Anthony Bartlett (BLM), 208-879-6258 (office) or 208-410-0829 (cell), abartlett@blm.gov or Bryce Jones (Salmon-Challis National Forest), brycejones@fs.fed.us, 208-720-7511
Please RSVP by September 23 if you or your organization is interested in participating.
Portneuf River Project
What: The BLM Pocatello Field Office will partner with the City of Pocatello to create a new boater access point to launch non-motorized watercraft on the Portneuf River. The BLM will provide work gloves, tools and all materials to construct the fence, as well as lunch and drinks.
Where: Meet at 9:30 a.m at the BLM Pocatello Field Office (4350 Cliffs Drive; Pocatello, ID 83204)
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: Chuck Patterson, 208-478-6362, cpatterson@blm.gov
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Project
What: Join BLM for this volunteer project to work on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail along beautiful Lemhi Pass. The BLM has planned a multitude of projects for many skill levels and will provide transportation, lunch, refreshments and work equipment, as available.
Where: Please meet at 9 a.m. at the Public Lands Center (1206 South Challis Street, Salmon, ID 83647) to carpool to our volunteer project.
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: Travis Seaberg, 208-756-5412, gseaberg@blm.gov
Red Road Project and Cleanup
What: Join BLM for this cleanup along Red Road near St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
Where: Volunteers - Please meet 8 a.m. at Sand Hills Resort (865 Red Road, Anthony, ID 83445)
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact: Mike Setlock, 208-524-7529, msetlock@blm.gov
North Menan Butte Project
What: - Join BLM for this volunteer event to clean up trash, work on trails and fix fences at North Menan Butte. Volunteers - Please bring your own gloves.
Where: North Menan Butte Trailhead (1100 North 3600 East, Menan, ID)
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: Danielle Winterholler, 208-524-7500, dwinterholler@blm.gov
View photos from past National Public Lands Days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmidaho/albums/72157665352430666/.
About National Public Lands Day:
In 2018, NEEF estimates nearly 114,000 volunteers contributed 453,000 hours of service, valued at $11 million on nearly 1,200 sites across the country on NPLD.
Learn more about National Public Lands Day: https://www.blm.gov/national-public-lands-day and NEEFUSA.org/NPLD. Please follow and participate in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #NPLD.
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.