Issue Position: Public Lands

Issue Position

When my husband and I moved to Idaho, we immediately began exploring the diverse landscapes and wilderness areas to hike and recreate. We enjoyed the wildflowers and lichens at Craters of the Moon. We climbed the great heights of Mount Borah. We backpacked in the Sawtooth Mountains and explored the Frank Church. I found Balanced Rock and Hagerman Springs. Brad fished the pristine Middle Fork of the Salmon and Loon Creek, and we both tried "combat fishing" for salmon in Riggins. Our wilderness and recreational areas, public lands, rivers, and wildlife, make Idaho special.

Politicians calling the shots in the Statehouse, keep trying to "take over" federal lands. Idahoans love our public lands and the ability to access them for a variety of outdoor pursuits. Despite whether Idaho could legally take back these lands, we are not fiscally in a position to do so. Recreationalists and sportsmen have shown up at the Statehouse in droves telling politicians to "keep your hands off our public lands." We need to respect our heritage, protect our lands for future generations, and stop wasting taxpayer money.

As an advocate of preserving our open space and natural resources, I am committed to protecting Idaho's greatest treasures.

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