Sage-grouse Local Working Group Locator

North Magic Valley Local Working Group, Idaho
Sage-grouse Species:
Greater
Sage-grouse

Greater sage-grouse
Photo by:
  Christopher Watkins
Local Conservation Plan:
North Magic Valley Sage-grouse LWG Plan (Dec 2009) Local Contacts:
Alison Squier
Facilitator
Off: (208) 367-9366 Cell: (208) 863-1395

sage grouse picture

This page shows where the local working group occurs within the state or province. Details about local planning efforts, the conservation plan, and points of contact are provided. Other documents relevant to this group are also included at the bottom of the page. The overview section has information about the total area within the local working group boundary, the breakdown of land ownership, and some environmental characteristics for this area. Below are minutes from previous local working group meetings. If you have minutes to post, please contact us and we will provide that information.

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Location of the Local Working Group within Idaho
Image of LWG location in state.
Conservation Planning Efforts
Lead Agency:
Idaho Department of Fish & Game
Year formed:
2007
Current Activity:
Writing plan
Meeting Schedule:
monthly


Overview of the North Magic Valley Local Working Group Area
Total Area: 3,314,011 acres (1,341,138 ha.)
Stewardship:
Steward Area % of Total Area
Bureau of Land Management:   2,142,972 acres (867,600 ha.)   65%
National Park Service:   53,105 acres (21,500 ha.)   2%
Private ownership:   861,536 acres (348,800 ha.)   26%
State:   159,068 acres (64,400 ha.)   5%
US Forest Service:   77,558 acres (31,400 ha.)   2%
US Fish & Wildlife Service:   10,127 acres (4,100 ha.)   <1%
water:   8,151 acres (3,300 ha.)   <1%
Elevation:
  Min Max
Feet (meters): 2500 (762) 9846 (3001)
Climate:
  Summer Winter
Temperature (F): 46 - 75 12 - 32
Precipitation (inches): 0.3 - 2.7 0.7 - 7.2
(30-yr averages, 1971 - 2000)
Floristic Provinces: Read more about Floristic Provinces...
Province name Area % of Total Area
Snake River Plain:   3,312,517 acres (13,411 ha.)   100%

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