BLM accepting comments on proposed 275-acre land purchase near Boise

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed the Harris Acquisition Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the proposed purchase of a 275-acre parcel of private land, located 5 miles east of downtown Boise, that has been directly offered to the BLM by the owner. The review period on the proposal ends April 11.

“Healthy public lands are important for many reasons. As places of solitude and beauty, they provide invaluable opportunities for recreation, conservation, and wildlife habitat,” said acting Boise District Manager Tanya Thrift. “This purchase would help maintain open space in the Boise Foothills, preserve intact big game winter range and enhance protection of wildlife habitat and recreation access.” Purchasing funds would come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

This review period allows the public, agencies, and other interested parties to review the EA and provide comments. Comments will be accepted through April 11 and are most helpful if they provide pertinent information about the impacts of the proposed action and alternatives.

Maps and information about the project are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xe7XE (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.