Idaho Land Grab Marches On Bear Valley Creek, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness / John Robison
Several meetings of the state’s Federal Lands Interim Committee have made one thing clear: the Idaho Legislature remains hell bent on demanding that the federal government turn over millions of acres of land, regardless of public sentiment, constitutionality or reality. The committee heard testimony opposing the radical proposal to turn over all federally administered public lands. Providing this testimony were Native American tribes, conservationists, sportsmen, and even the Idaho Attorney General. Still, the committee will soldier on. According to cochair Sen. Chuck Winder, the committee plans to host public hearings around the state this summer. Be on the lookout for a hearing near you. We will also “soldier on,” providing forums for you to voice your concerns to members of the Interim Committee. After all, Idaho’s public lands—Hells Canyon, the Sawtooths, the Frank Church, the Selkirks, the Clearwater and others—are treasures that belong to all of us.
Idaho’s public lands—Hells Canyon, the Sawtooths, the Frank Church, the Selkirks, the Clearwater and others— are treasures that belong to all of us.
Jonathan Oppenheimer Senior Conservation Associate joppenheimer@idahoconservation.org
Remember the Idaho Conservation League in Your Estate Plans We hope you will consider the Idaho Conservation League in your estate planning. Memorial gifts and bequests are placed in our endowment fund so that these gifts can permanently support conservation in Idaho. We welcome inquiries about bequests to Aimee Moran at 208.345.6933 x 15 or amoran@idahoconservation.org. If you wish to make a provision in your will, the following general form is suggested: “I give, devise and bequeath to the Idaho Conservation League, an Idaho not-for-profit corporation, located on the date hereof at 710 North 6th Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702, the sum of $___ ” (or specifically described property).
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