Bureau of Land Management seeks input on habitat improvement plan for threatened plant
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposed habitat improvement plan for the Slickspot peppergrass plant on lands within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area located south of Boise. The BLM plans to prepare an environmental assessment to analyze implementation of site-specific projects to improve habitat for the plant and its insect pollinators.
Slickspot peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum) is a native plant found in the low-elevation sagebrush habitat in southwestern Idaho. The plant was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2016, due to loss and degradation of its habitat.
The BLM will accept feedback on the proposed plan through April 30, 2022.
“This scoping period will allow the public, organizations, and other interested parties to identify potential issues for the BLM to consider in the development of the environmental assessment,” said BLM’s Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Acting Manager Charlotte Alexander. “Comments are most helpful if they provide specific actions, resources or issues that should be addressed.”
Maps and information about the project are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xuctz (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.