BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposed land acquisition of 275-acres located 5 miles east of downtown Boise. The parcel has been offered to the BLM by a private landowner and its purchase would help maintain open space in the Boise Foothills, preserve intact big game winter range and enhance protection of wildlife habitat and recreational values. Purchasing funds would come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
This scoping period allows the public, organizations and other interested parties to identify potential issues that the BLM may consider in the environmental assessment. Comments are most helpful if they provide specific actions, resources or issues to be considered and analyzed. The BLM will accept comments throughout the scoping period: Dec. 10 - Jan. 7, 2022.
“The scoping process is an essential part of our planning process and ensures public involvement in the decision making process," said BLM Four Rivers Field Manager Brent Ralston.
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.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
