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
For more information, contact the BLM Four Rivers Field Office at 208-384-3300.
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