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Category: Natural Resources

  • May 24, 2021 - Mike Edmondson to lead Governor’s Office of Species Conservation

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Mike Edmondson will take over as administrator of the Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC). “Mike Edmondson has a long history of working with landowners and industry to ensure that Idaho works to conserve and recover species while our economy remains vibrant. He has a proven track […]

  • May 14, 2021 - Governor Little seeks applicants for Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting applications for the Panhandle Region representative on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission following the retirement of Commissioner Brad Corkill. Corkill was appointed to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in 2013. “I want to thank Brad for his dedicated service to the people and wildlife of […]

  • March 22, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in clean, plentiful water

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last week, the fourth of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. Senate Bill 1121 directs $50 million to projects that promote clean, plentiful supplies of water for generations to come. “Water is truly the source of […]

  • February 19, 2021 - Susan Buxton to lead Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Susan Buxton accepted the position of director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). “Susan’s passion for outdoor recreation and her strong background in lands issues and management make her an excellent fit to lead the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation,” Governor Little said. […]

  • February 18, 2021 - Gov. Little issues expanded statement on dam removal proposal

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on the proposal from Congressman Mike Simpson related to salmon recovery and dam removal.  “My position on the lower Snake River Dams has not changed. I remain unconvinced that breaching the dams is a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Breaching the dams would have […]

  • February 12, 2021 - OPINION: Idaho prioritizes clean, plentiful water to build Idaho’s future

    By Governor Brad Little There is nothing more essential to our health and way of life – or Idaho’s future – than clean, plentiful water. The availability of water has transformed much of our state from a desert into an abundant agricultural landscape that supports tens of thousands of Idahoans and their livelihoods. Across Idaho, […]

  • October 27, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Ron Davies to Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed Ron Davies of Clayton as the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Salmon Region representative.    “Ron is not only a lifelong Idahoan and avid hunter and fisherman, but he has proven himself in committed service to the people of the Gem State, ” Governor Little said. “I am […]

  • September 23, 2020 - Gov. Little’s statement on firefighter death in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today: “Tragically, a firefighter died when the single engine air tanker he was flying crashed during initial attack operations on the Schill Fire near Emmett Tuesday. Our hearts are heavy. The death of a firefighter is felt deeply and emotionally in the firefighting community. Pray […]