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Category: Natural Resources

  • December 4, 2025 - Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit spotlights Idaho’s role in national energy future

    Boise, Idaho — The Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) hosted the first ever Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit today, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to explore Idaho’s growing leadership in energy innovation and mineral development. “At a moment of rapid transformation across the global energy landscape, Idaho is singularly well-positioned to […]

  • September 27, 2025 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor fallen firefighter

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands fire crew member who was struck by a falling tree. Flags will be lowered immediately until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in accordance with Idaho […]

  • August 1, 2025 - Wildland firefighters to receive bonuses today

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho’s hardworking wildland firefighters and other critical support staff will receive one-time bonuses of up to $5,000 today. “Our firefighters have done an incredible job so far this season of keeping fires small. As we enter the busiest and most dangerous part of our wildfire […]

  • June 26, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts Trump administration officials for wildfire roundtable, annual trail ride

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke hosted high ranking officials in the Trump administration this week for a roundtable on the 2025 wildfire season before they joined the Governor’s trail ride, an annual gathering of officials and people who work the land to discuss important natural resources issues. Officials with […]

  • May 27, 2025 - Gov. Little, Lt. Gov. Bedke applaud new $30 million water infrastructure plan to support farmers

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke issued the following statements today in support of the more than $30 million in water infrastructure funding approved by the Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) at its meeting Friday. “Idaho is committed to supporting farmers and maintaining our water sovereignty. I appreciate my legislative […]

  • April 22, 2025 - Gov. Little ramps up federal forest management with new executive order

    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a new executive order today, the “Make Forests Healthy Again Act,” directing the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to expand its partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to increase management activities and reduce fire risk in federally managed national forests in Idaho. “For too long, millions of […]

  • April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, […]

  • March 14, 2025 - JFAC advances Gov. Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan for ongoing water funding

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s (JFAC) action today in advancing the recommendation from his KEEPING PROMISES plan to add $30 million in ongoing funding for critical water infrastructure projects. “Idaho farmers worked hard last year to arrive at a new water deal that protects Idaho agriculture and secures […]