Fulcher Issues Federal Land Management Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Participate

 Subscribe For Newsletter Updates! $ About Biography Idaho’s First District Committee and Caucus Memberships Official Photos Contact Help with a Federal Agency Email Me Newsletter Sign-Up Request a Meeting Website Problem Legislation Issues Letters Newsroom Press Releases In the News Videos Services Commendations and Greetings Congressional App Challenge Congressional Art Competition Congressional Award Program Community Resources Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Internships Service Academy Nominations Tour Request Veterans History Project Veterans Resources Follow Follow Follow Follow Fulcher Issues Federal Land Management Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Participate Home Press Releases Fulcher Issues Federal Land Management Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Participate Jul 14, 2026 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. ### Office Locations Washington D.C. Office 1514 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6611 Meridian Office 33 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 251 Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: (208) 888-3188 Fax: (208) 888-0894 Lewiston Office 313 D Street, Suite 107 Lewiston, ID 83501 Phone: (208) 743-1388 Coeur d’Alene Office 1250 West Ironwood Drive, Suite 200 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 Phone: (208) 667-0127 Fax: (208) 667-0310 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | House.gov Follow Follow Follow Follow