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Category: Natural Resources

  • January 9, 2020 - Governor Little’s statement on President Trump’s planned NEPA revisions

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement this morning that he is seeking improvements to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “I am a strong advocate of healthy lands and waters, and I support President Trump’s plans to update the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The […]

  • November 21, 2019 - Governor Little sets date for first meeting of his Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee

    Boise, Idaho – The first meeting of Governor Brad Little’s Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee is set for December 3 in Coeur d’Alene. The meeting will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. PDT at the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) office located at 3284 Industrial Loop in Coeur d’Alene. Governor Little will provide introductory remarks […]

  • October 29, 2019 - State of Idaho to assist California wildfire efforts

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little approved an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) agreement with California to assist with recovery efforts following wildfires. “Idaho has an amazing depth of emergency management professionals that are willing to step up and help our fellow Americans during their times of need,” Governor Little said. “Their skills and expertise […]

  • October 17, 2019 - Governor, House Speaker respond to Judge Winmill’s sage-grouse ruling

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and House Speaker Scott Bedke issued statements today in response to federal Judge B. Lynn Winmill’s ruling striking down Idaho’s Sage Grouse Plan Wednesday, in favor of litigious environmental groups. Governor Little: “I am obviously disappointed with the decision. With the stroke of a pen, the court undercut years […]

  • October 3, 2019 - Governor Little announces members of Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the members of a broad-based group he created to advise the implementation of Shared Stewardship in Idaho, an initiative that aims to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and support jobs through additional, coordinated active land management projects. “The protection of our rural communities and the health […]

  • September 5, 2019 - Governor Little makes appointments to Idaho Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed two members to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Derick Atterbury has been reappointed to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission representing the Upper Snake Region. Atterbury is an irrigation company operations manager residing in Idaho Falls. He studied environmental sciences at Idaho State University and University […]

  • June 12, 2019 - Governor announces recipients of the 2019 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the recipients of the 2019 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency. The awards acknowledge Idaho companies that exhibit leadership in their communities by implementing energy efficiency measures at their local facilities and buildings. “Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption are the foundation of a secure future […]

  • April 26, 2019 - State of Idaho moves to intervene in sage grouse lawsuit

    State’s action defends its collaborative plan to save the bird from extinction and preserve multiple use of public lands in Idaho Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, the State of Idaho, and Idaho Legislature moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit Thursday to defend the federal Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently-adopted sage grouse plan […]

  • April 22, 2019 - Idaho and Oregon sign Hells Canyon Complex agreement

    Boise, Idaho – The States of Idaho and Oregon signed a settlement agreement last week for the Hells Canyon Complex, representing a monumental step toward Idaho Power’s reauthorization to operate three Snake River dams. The agreement represents the culmination of decades-long negotiations between Idaho, Oregon, and Idaho Power. The parties have been working since 2005 […]