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Western Divide  Almost two-thirds of Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming is owned by the public, much of it managed by the federal government. Some look at this federal land and see vast untapped wealth: lumber, gas, coal, minerals, and other raw materials. For others, this land is a blessing—their escape, their solitude, their reason for living here. For still others, the land is the very fabric of their culture. We brought together a forum of leaders, experts, and interested citizens to discuss the use and management of the public lands in our region. Over the course of the two and a half hour session, the dialogue changed from predictable to insightful as the participants raised up alternative frameworks that often don't surface in the news coverage on this issue. You can begin your exploration with a holistic view of the issues, or start with a more specific focus: grazing in the Owyhee, control and access in Jarbidge, motorized recreation in Yellowstone. We followed up the original broadcast of "Western Divide" with in-depth looks at rural economic development and grazing in Idaho [Video]. |
Navigation Links Lands News AP review finds no solar projects on federal lands Groups sue to stop helicopter use to tag wolves in Idaho wilderness BLM removes horses from burned range in Idaho Grizzly bear researchers begin trapping bears in Yellowstone Park Public lands an issue in Utah U.S. House race Montana national forest seeks comment on big-rig plan Perhaps it's time to again feed the bears in Yellowstone BLM will round up wild horses in W. Utah next week Burning Man festival-goers say law enforcement too invasive Idaho senator announces first purchase under Owyhee Initiative
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