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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 Judge sets limits on grazing, hay production on CRP lands White House weighed in on Wyoming, NPS Sylvan Pass fight BLM tests dust-control method in petroglyph-rich Utah canyon Utah high court should have set limits on streambed access Wyoming will continue to compensate ranchers for wolf-related losses Wyoming cheers Park Service's decision to keep Sylvan Pass open USDA needs to give Wyoming rancher more time for brucellosis testing Utah high court rules public entitled to streambed access Groups protest BLM auction of leases on Wyoming's Little Mountain Attitude shifts on wild horses
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