US cattle grazing plan for Idaho national monument approved
August 11, 2017
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Cattle grazing will continue at a south-central Idaho national monument known for its ancient lava flows following a challenge by an environmental group, federal officials announced this week.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management in a statement Wednesday said grazing on BLM-administered portions of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve not covered by lava flows will stay at about 99 percent of current levels.
"The decision demonstrates the Trump Administration's effort to support traditional uses such as grazing on public lands while providing opportunities for r...
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