Idaho Wild Lands Under Review | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

The Department of the Interior is reviewing federal policies protecting over a million acres of wild land in Idaho, including wilderness areas and lands with wilderness-like qualities — sparking alarm from conservationists. The Wilderness Society released a detailed map to highlight at-risk zones, warning that rolling back current protections could open the door to development, motorized use, and loss of public access. While officials aim to improve recreation and stewardship through public input, groups like the Wilderness Society are urging swift action to preserve these iconic landscapes…