Bureau of Land Management - Idaho

Never underestimate the power of community reporting and teamwork!

Read this blog entry for lessons learned from last year's Wimpey Fire near the Idaho town of Salmon.

Community, Fire, and Enforcement | Bureau of Land Management Fire and law enforcement staff want to thank our community for reporting concerns. We encourage our community to keep the information coming and be assured, if you make a call, it will be answered.

𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 after admitting to shooting and destroying a pumphouse on BLM-managed public lands in western Idaho’s Payette County. The vandalism caused extensive damage that left critical water infrastructure inoperable and disrupted operations for local ranchers who depended on it.
The pumphouse, located on a BLM grazing allotment near Sand Hollow Road in Payette County, was heavily damaged in August 2023 after multiple rounds were fired into the structure. Investigators determined the gunfire caused a cinderblock wall to collapse, disabled the electrical system and rendered the essential facility unusable.
An investigation identified five individuals who admitted responsibility for shooting the pumphouse during interviews. Physical evidence collected at the scene confirmed multiple fi****ms were used and that the group collectively caused the damage.
The Payette County Prosecutor’s Office subsequently charged all five individuals with Malicious Injury to Property. Plea agreements were reached and each individual was court ordered to pay $5,000 to the ranchers, totaling $25,000 in restitution, for the reconstruction of the pumphouse.
Read more here: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/five-ordered-pay-2500-after-destroying-pumphouse-public-lands

The BLM Owyhee Field Office is seeking public comments for the proposed DeLamar gold and silver mine on 6,708 public land acres near Silver City in Owyhee County. There will be two public meetings to share information and collect comments:
June 9; 6 - 8 p.m. Jordan Valley Lions Club, Jordan Valley, OR
June 11; 6 -8 p.m. Marsing American Legion, Marsing, ID

To read more, visit: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-seeks-initial-input-proposed-delamar-gold-and-silver-mine

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh!

Camas Prairie Citizen Science Day Friday, May 29, 2026 1 to 5 p.m. at the IDFG Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh. Scan the updated QR Code to register.

𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕖𝕩𝕔𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕕!
🚤 Boating season on Lake Coeur d’Alene is on the horizon and the popular Blackwell Island Recreation Site has reopened just in time. The four boat launch lanes at Blackwell Island provide public access to the Spokane River and Lake Coeur d’Alene for boating, fishing, and other summer recreation activities. The recreation site is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. through mid-October.

BLM’s Blackwell Island Recreation Site offers users over 130 truck and trailer parking spaces that have recently been resurfaced, picnicking, a native plant garden and wildlife viewing along the boardwalk nature trail.

For more information visit: https://www.blm.gov/visit/blackwell-island-recreation-site-0

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, June 2, there will be two public tours of the Bruneau Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals. The first tour will begin at 10 a.m. and the second will begin at 1 p.m. Each tour will last about two hours and can accommodate up to 20 people. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The public may sign up to attend by e-mailing [email protected]. Please RSVP for one of the two tours by May 29, 2026 - thank you!
https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-host-tours-bruneau-range-wild-horse-corrals

With over 190 miles of trail, the Ridge to Rivers Trail System provides a variety of experiences and opportunities in the Boise Foothills. Some trails are steep and require skill or stamina to negotiate, while others are more gradual and suitable for a wide range of abilities. The Hulls Gulch National Recreation Trail is part of this system. This trail system is managed through a multi-agency partnership including BLM, the City of Boise, Ada County Parks and Waterways, the Boise National Forest, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

We're so thankful to volunteers from organization like Mission43 that help to keep these spaces enjoyable for everyone to use. You can register to help them using the link in the post below!