Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Proposal - Framework

Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Proposal - Framework
Washington, D.C. -

Introduction

The following is a framework describing the individual components of possible legislation for Custer County, Blaine County and the Boulder-White Clouds area. This is not legislation, rather concepts that my staff and I have developed based on many conversations we have had with different parties who love and use the Boulder-White Cloud region of
Central Idaho.

The framework is broken into five different parts. Part one discusses economic development in central Idaho. Part two addresses issues affecting ranchers, miners, packers and property rights interests in the Boulder White Clouds area.
Part three addresses the need for open roads, trails and access for sportsmen and the motorized recreation community including off road vehicles and snowmobiles. Part four discusses the creation of new wilderness areas within the Boulder-White Clouds and the release of those areas not included as wilderness while granting them special management status to be managed as the Boulder-White Clouds Recreation Management Area. Finally, part five discusses additional considerations that are important to those who use the area.

I look forward to substantive comments and feedback regarding the concepts I have proposed via either letters or e-mail. This feedback will be important to me should I move forward with legislation. In addition, I plan to hold three public town hall meetings in Stanley and Ketchum July 1st and Challis on July 2nd. I want to hear first hand from those who are interested in or could be affected by this potential legislation.

Information and Comments

Additional information regarding a possible proposal can be found at my website www.house.gov/simpson <