A diverse group of Idahoans gathered at the state capitol to rally in defense of the state’s public lands. Conservation Voters for Idaho Executive Director, Alexis Pickering, highlighted the need to protect these lands amid potential federal cuts and concerns over state control. With nearly two-thirds of Idaho’s land accessible to the public, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service manage a significant portion. Senator Crapo’s recent comments about potentially transferring control of public lands to the state have sparked worry among conservationists.
At the rally, thousands of participants, including Mac Sullivan and Paul Shoshone of Wynfromere Farms, emphasized the importance of public lands in their lives and for future generations. They expressed the role of public lands in their youth programs and the impact on various groups that rely on them for economic purposes.
The rally aimed to celebrate and defend public lands, sending a message that they are not for sale. Idahoans from all across the state came together to show solidarity and support for preserving these lands for current and future generations. The event highlighted the diverse uses and benefits of public lands, from recreation to economic opportunities, stressing the need to protect them from potential threats.
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