Public Lands
America's public lands are an important resource that must be carefully managed and protected to meet multiple uses. In Idaho, these lands make up nearly two-thirds of our state.
As governor, I worked with a collaborative group of land users to design a plan for managing Idaho's roadless public lands. The resulting policy provided higher levels of protection for some lands that truly deserved it and allowed multiple use of other lands where it fit. That collaborative effort enjoys widespread support.
Public land management does not work when Congress passes a top-down mandate. Instead, land users in each state should be allowed to come together and craft their own plans of management like Idaho's Roadless Rule.
Public Lands Related Press Releases
May 2022
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 5/11/22 | Risch, Crapo Side with Sportsmen, Urge Biden Administration Against Banning Lead Ammo & Tackle on Public Lands |
| 5/2/22 | ICYMI: Risch, King MAPLand Act Signed into Law |
November 2021
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/4/21 | Risch, Crapo Honor Wildland Firefighters and First Responders |
October 2021
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 10/6/21 | Risch, Crapo, Western Caucus Members Unveil Blueprint for Conservation |
April 2021
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 4/16/21 | Idaho State Treasurer, Congressional Delegation Announce Secure Rural Schools Payments |
March 2021
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/18/21 | Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Private Water Rights |
| 3/15/21 | Risch to Oppose Haaland for Interior |
February 2021
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/25/21 | Risch, Crapo Lead Bipartisan Push for Critical County Payments |
| 2/11/21 | Proposed Rule Reduces Wildfires, Supports Conservation and Creates Jobs |
December 2020
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 12/7/20 | Bipartisan Effort Urges Inclusion of County Payments in End of Year Federal Funding Efforts |
