NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impacts 63% of Idaho’s landmass, much of which is vital to ranchers and the livestock grazing industry. Range improvement projects such as water developments or fences, as well as grazing permit renewals are all analyzed under NEPA. While every agency in the executive branch of the federal government has a responsibility to implement NEPA, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) implement the process on the lands connected to the Idaho livestock industry. 

ISDA’s Role

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is a resource for producers during the NEPA process. ISDA also aids in cooperative rangeland monitoring and provides technical expertise for planning and management of vegetation and other rangeland resources utilizing best available science and best management practices. 

NEPA Guide for Ranchers

The NEPA Guide for ranchers provides a basic understanding of what NEPA is, how NEPA works, as well as how to participate in and influence the NEPA process.

You can view and print a copy of the Guide here: Idaho NEPA Guide for Ranchers

Outside Rangeland Resources

Federal Land Management

Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office

Fish and Wildlife Service

Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho State Office

Natural Resources Conservation Service – Range and Pasture

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Idaho State Office
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Idaho Field Offices
Region 1 Forest Service
Region 4 Forest Service

State

Access Yes!

Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Idaho Department of Fish and Game – Grouse Information
Idaho Department of Lands – Grazing, Farming & Conservation Leasing
Idaho Department of Lands – Rangeland Fire Protection Associations

Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission
ISDA Noxious Weeds Main Page

Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation

Idaho Range Resource Commission

Rangeland Partners

Idaho Section Society for Range Management
Society for Range Management
University of Idaho Rangeland Center

Livestock Industry

Idaho Cattle Association
Idaho Wool Growers Association
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation