FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released a survey seeking input from Idahoans regarding the management and use of federal lands within the state of Idaho and the role of local communities in responsible stewardship.
“Feedback from this survey is intended to ensure Idahoans have a voice and seat at the table as policy in Washington, D.C., on federal lands is evaluated,” said Congressman Fulcher.
“Approximately 62 percent of the land within Idaho’s borders is owned and managed by the federal government, and from 2020 to 2025, nearly 2.7 million of those acres experienced some sort of closure to the public. This extensive federal footprint restricts our access, poses challenges to economic stability, and has exacerbated wildfire devastation due to inadequate stewardship,” Fulcher added. “I am actively working on identifying policy solutions that ensure Idahoans have more say in our land management practices. Together, we can ensure Idaho’s public lands remain accessible, safe, and sustainably managed for generations to come.”
The survey is available on Congressman Fulcher’s website at https://fulcher.house.gov/ProtectOurLands/.
Personally identifiable information will remain confidential.
Earlier this Congress, Congressman Fulcher issued a letter to Idaho’s Constitutional Officers, State Legislators, and County Commissioners on the importance of encouraging local resource management, convening discussions on effective land-management practices moving forward, and safeguarding Idaho’s public lands for future generations of Idahoans.
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About Russ Fulcher
Russ Fulcher is a fourth-generation Idahoan, grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian, Idaho. He was elected to Congress to represent Idaho's first congressional district in 2019 after serving in the Idaho State Senate for ten years. Visit https://fulcher.house.gov/ for more information or to find contact info.
