The latest issue of High Country News features wildlife migration. One article describes the importance of private lands for sustaining pronghorn migration. This article mentions the pronghorn migration study conducted by the Lava Lake Institute, in partnership with the Pioneers Alliance. To read the article click here.
The Blaine County Commissioners have approved the first levy project. The grant awarded will contribute to the protection of over 1,000 acres on Flat Top Ranch in Southern, Idaho and sustain a conservation easement that helps to protect an important corridor for pronghorn migration. The money was funded by the Blaine County Land, Water and […]
Last week the Idaho Mt. Express highlighted the effort of the Carey Economic Revitalization Group (CERG) to complete a pavilion aimed at providing travelers, cyclists, and the local community necessary facilities. To read more on the collaborative process of building the pavilion and the works of CERG read the article Carey economic revitalization group formed: […]
The Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is co-sponsoring the 2011 Christmas Bird Count with the Snake River Audubon Society. The Christmas Bird Count is an international effort to count wintering birds in the western hemisphere. Participants of all experience and skill levels are welcome. Participants should meet at the Craters of the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAREY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION GROUP IS CERG-ING AHEAD: It Takes a Community to Raise a Pavilion Contact: Vonnie Olsen, (208) 823-4330, vonols@frontier.com Carey, Idaho – November 22, 2011 What does it take to make things happen in a little community like Carey, Idaho? “People support what they help create,” says dedicated community volunteer, […]
The BLM-Shoshone Field Office is developing a travel management plan for all the public lands it manages north of Highway 20. The planning area includes the Little Wood River and Fish Creek drainages. An information packet, proposed designations, and maps can be found here. The BLM is seeking preliminary public comments on the following topics […]
The Magic Valley Sage-grouse Local Working Group is seeking comments on their draft conservation plan. Follow this link for more information: http://magicvalley.com/lifestyles/sage-grouse-group-seeks-public-comment/article_14d5278e-9a37-5a08-9a9f-16b83dc7b9a9.html The deadline for comments is Friday, September 16, 2011.
The Blaine County Fair takes place August 10th – 13th hosted at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Carey, Idaho. This event showcases 4-H competitions and exhibits and a variety of fun filled events for all ages! Events begin around 7 am on most days and the entertainment continues until around 8 pm. The fair will […]
A great opportunity has come up for farmers and ranchers in Idaho to preserve their legacy of stewardship and protect sage grouse habitat. Funding is available for conservation easements through the NRCS’s Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). 5.5 million dollars are available for Idaho and interested landowners need to sign up by July 20th. An informational […]
The Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series will cover many interesting topics relating to the Sawtooth-Salmon River country. Tess O’Sullivan, Director of Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation, will start off the lecture series on July 8th sharing her research on challenges facing local pronghorn antelope. Most lectures will be held at 5 pm each […]