The ISDA Range Program provides support, coordination, and expertise to Idaho rangeland livestock producers and land and wildlife management agencies for the planning and management of vegetation and other rangeland resources utilizing the best available science and best management practices.
Cooperative Rangeland Photo Monitoring Program is to maintain healthy rangelands and suitable livestock grazing practices.
Learn more about Virtual Fencing projects and how it could change your grazing plans.
Resources
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, 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
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
Contact Us
Boise Office
Thadd Strom
Range Program Manager
2270 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, Idaho 83712
P.O. Box 7249, Boise, Idaho 83707
(208) 332-8561
thadd.strom@isda.idaho.gov
Taylor Trudeau
Range Program Specialist
(208) 332-8566
taylor.trudeau@isda.idaho.gov
Idaho Falls Office
John Leavell
Range Program Specialist
(208) 917-0762
john.leavell@isda.idaho.gov