Category: Natural Resources
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July 13, 2021 - Idaho faces potential for worst fire season in years
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined state and federal fire managers during a press conference today at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise to urge Idahoans to be safe and smart in the outdoors to minimize the risk of wildfire during what could be the worst fire season Idaho has faced in […]
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July 9, 2021 - Gov. Little mobilizes Idaho National Guard firefighters
Boise, Idaho – Amid extreme drought, excessive heat, multiple fire starts, and dwindling firefighting resources regionwide, Governor Brad Little issued an emergency declaration for wildfire today and mobilized Idaho National Guard firefighters and aircraft to assist in the effort. “Wildfire is presenting an imminent threat to life, property, and the environment, and we need all […]
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July 9, 2021 - Governor’s Office aids water users in reaching historic crop-saving settlement amid extreme drought
(Boise, Idaho) – As the State of Idaho faces the worst drought in years, a group of water users in Blaine County – with the aid of the Governor’s office, House Speaker Scott Bedke, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and others – came together to reach a historic settlement this week, ensuring the […]
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June 30, 2021 - Left out of president’s meeting with governors on wildfire, Gov. Little, Montana Gov. Gianforte urge Biden commit to partnership
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte were left out of a meeting President Joe Biden hosted today with just eight governors – mostly Democrats – regarding wildfire. Despite facing severe wildfire seasons, Idaho and Montana are two western states President Biden did not invite to participate in the meeting. The […]
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June 8, 2021 - Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration Friday that it will undo years of progress in modernizing the Endangered Species Act under the leadership of President Donald Trump. “The Biden Administration’s announcement that it intends to undo much of the hard work […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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April 8, 2021 - Governor Little appoints new members to Idaho Water Resource Board and Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Brian Olmstead and Dean Stevensen to the Idaho Water Resource Board as well as the appointment of Ray Hinchcliff to the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission. “I want to thank the appointees for their willingness to step forward to serve the people of Idaho,” […]
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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 […]
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March 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in outdoor recreation and state parks
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 into law today, the second of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 204 focuses on boosting the economy in rural communities by improving state parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. “More than ever before, Idahoans are turning […]