BLM Holds Public Meetings and Extends Comment Period for Tri-State Fuels Break Project

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Boise District Office

Media Contact:

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the public comment period for the proposed Tri-state Fuels Break Project through Feb. 3, 2017. This was done to accommodate public involvement around the holiday season.

Additionally, three public meetings will be held throughout the region:

Jan. 10, 2017
BLM Boise District Office
3948 Development Ave.
Boise, ID  83705
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Jan. 11, 2017
Owyhee County Museum
17085 Basey St
Murphy, ID  83650
5-7 p.m.

Jan. 12, 2017
Jordan Valley Lions Club
902 US 95 (Bassett)
Jordan Valley, OR  97910
12-2 p.m.

Public comments on issues to be analyzed in the Environmental Impact Statement as well as possible alternatives are welcome. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: 
Email: blm_id_tristate@blm.gov
Fax: 208-384-3489
Surface mail: 3948 South Development Ave., Boise, Idaho 83705 
For information on the Tri-state Fuels Break Project go to the BLM ePlanning website through the following link: http://bit.ly/Tri-StateFB


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.