Idaho Department of Lands

Idaho Department of Lands Our mission is to professionally manage Idaho’s endowment assets and protect our natural resources.

ENDOWMENT TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT

In 1890 Idaho became the forty-third state of the Union. At that time, Congress granted millions of acres of land to the new State of Idaho for the sole purpose of funding specified beneficiaries, primarily the state's public schools. The mandate was included in the Idaho Constitution, which states that the lands will be managed "in such a manner as will secure the

maximum long-term financial return" to the beneficiary institutions. The members of the State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) are the stewards of state endowment trust lands in Idaho and the tens of millions of dollars in revenue that are generated for the trust beneficiaries from the use of the lands. Money is generated from the sale of timber grown on endowment trust land; leases for grazing, farming, conservation, commercial buildings, recreational homesites, and mining; and earnings from invested funds. The Idaho Department of Lands carries out the executive directives of the Land Board to meet its constitutional trust mandate and other duties. PUBLIC TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER DUTIES

Under the direction of the Land Board, the Idaho Department of Lands also manages Idaho's public trust lands - the lands beneath the beds of Idaho's navigable lakes and rivers - for the benefit of all Idahoans, and provides service and assistance to Idahoans through forestry and fire management programs. The Land Board also oversees the Idaho Board of Scaling Practices, the Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association, and the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association. Additionally, the Department serves as the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

🌡️ As temps rise, the fine, flashy fuels lining our roads—like dry grass and weeds—are ready to ignite. One spark from d...
06/12/2026

🌡️ As temps rise, the fine, flashy fuels lining our roads—like dry grass and weeds—are ready to ignite. One spark from dragging chains, a hot exhaust pipe, or a tossed cigarette is all it takes to start a wildfire!!
🚗 Before you go:
✅ Check your chains—secure them tight.
✅ Maintain your vehicle— Properly inflate your tires &look worn parts or dragging metal of any kind.
✅ Make sure spark arrestors on OHVs are in good working order- carry water, a tool, fire extinguisher for any unexpected ignitions.
🚙Along the way:
✅ Avoid parking or driving over dry grass.
✅ Never toss cigarette butts out the window.

Be fire aware. Be responsible. Your prevention efforts protect Idaho’s lands and communities.
Do your part, prevent a wildfire start. 🌲
BLM Idaho Fire


📸 Jen Russell, IDL, MM73 Hwy 55 Fire 2018- roadside start

Join us for a public information session about the potential Payette Lake Land Exchange. IDL is evaluating a potential e...
06/11/2026

Join us for a public information session about the potential Payette Lake Land Exchange. IDL is evaluating a potential exchange of endowment lands around Payette Lake for federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Learn more and share your thoughts:
Cascade: June 23, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 105 E. Mill Street
McCall: June 24, 6:30 p.m., McCall Library, 218 Park St.
New Meadows: June 25, 6:30 p.m., Meadows Valley, 500 N. Miller Ave.

PARMA, Idaho – Firefighters are completing final containment measures on the Scottpit Fire today and continue making pro...
06/10/2026

PARMA, Idaho – Firefighters are completing final containment measures on the Scottpit Fire today and continue making progress securing the fire perimeter. The fire remains 75% contained, with full containment expected later today.

Crews worked through challenging conditions Tuesday as thick brush and vegetation slowed access to portions of the fire area. Firefighters are now focused on mop-up operations, including extinguishing remaining hot spots and patrolling firelines.

The fire remains estimated at 58 acres and is located south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.
Approximately 40 personnel remain assigned to the incident today.

The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) fire protection area.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.



Find the latest IDL Fire updates on our website-based IDL Fire News Feed and on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:
PIO Jane Kreller
208-334-0233

PARMA, Idaho – The Scottpit Fire remains 75% contained after strong winds and storms Monday evening slowed firefighters’...
06/09/2026

PARMA, Idaho – The Scottpit Fire remains 75% contained after strong winds and storms Monday evening slowed firefighters’ efforts to complete containment. Rain associated with the storms helped conditions on the fire, and crews expect to reach full containment later today.

The fire remains estimated at 58 acres and is located south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.

Approximately 40 personnel remain assigned to the incident today and will continue securing firelines and mopping up hot spots.

The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) fire protection area.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

PARMA, Idaho – The 58-acre Scottpit Fire is now 75% contained, with full containment expected later this evening. The fi...
06/08/2026

PARMA, Idaho – The 58-acre Scottpit Fire is now 75% contained, with full containment expected later this evening. The fire is located south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.

The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) fire protection area. Approximately 50 personnel remain assigned to the incident, but local fire resources were released this afternoon due to significant progress made today.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.



Find the latest IDL Fire updates on our website-based IDL Fire News Feed and on Facebook and LinkedIn.

June 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MTPARMA, Idaho – Firefighters continue making progress on the Scottpit Fire burning south of the...
06/08/2026

June 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MT

PARMA, Idaho – Firefighters continue making progress on the Scottpit Fire burning south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.

The fire remains estimated at 58 acres. The slight increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping of the fire area. Crews have constructed fireline and hoselay around the fire and will begin tying it in and mopping up today. Fire managers are still estimating the fire will be contained by this evening.

There are no additional evacuations at this time. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office previously managed localized evacuations south of the fire near the Martin’s Landing campground area.

The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) fire protection area. Approximately 60-70 personnel are assigned to the incident.

Resources on scene include two IDL engines, one U.S. Forest Service handcrew, one U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Use Module, one dozer from Sand Hollow Fire District, two engines from Parma Fire Department, one water tender from Wilder Fire Department, and Bureau of Land Management overhead.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.



Find the latest IDL Fire updates on our website-based IDL Fire News Feed and on Facebook and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:
PIO Jane Kreller
208-334-0233

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. MTPARMA, Idaho – Firefighters continue making progress on the Scottpit Fi...
06/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. MT

PARMA, Idaho – Firefighters continue making progress on the Scottpit Fire burning south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.

The fire remains estimated at 50 acres. Crews have made progress constructing fireline and hoselay around the fire. Additional supplies are scheduled to arrive Monday morning to support continued hoselay construction. Fire managers estimate the fire will be contained by Monday, June 8, at 8 p.m.

No additional evacuations are known at this time. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office previously managed localized evacuations south of the fire near the Martin’s Landing campground area.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) fire protection area. Approximately 60-70 personnel are assigned to the incident.

Resources on scene include two IDL engines, one U.S. Forest Service handcrew, one U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Use Module, one dozer from Sand Hollow Fire District, two engines from Parma Fire Department, one water tender from Wilder Fire Department, and Bureau of Land Management overhead.

The public is asked to continue avoiding the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Find the latest IDL Fire updates on our website-based IDL Fire News Feed and on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:
PIO Jane Kreller
208-334-0233

New Incident: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2026, 10:30 am MTPARMA, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and coo...
06/07/2026

New Incident: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2026, 10:30 am MT

PARMA, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and cooperating agencies are responding to the Scottpit Fire burning south of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near the confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers, west/northwest of Parma.

Structures may be threatened, and the Parma Fire Department is assisting with structure protection. Localized evacuations are occurring near the fire. Canyon County Sheriff’s Office is handling evacuations south of the fire near the Martin’s Landing campground area.

The fire started Saturday, June 6, at approximately 8:23 p.m. and is estimated at 50 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The fire is burning on Idaho Fish and Game land within IDL’s fire protection area. There is currently no containment. Resources responding include two IDL Type 5 engines, Parma Fire Department, and a U.S. Forest Service wildland fire crew. Additional resources are being ordered.

The public is asked to avoid the area to allow firefighters and emergency responders room to work safely.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Find the latest IDL Fire updates on our website-based IDL Fire News Feed and on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACT:
PIO Jane Kreller
208-334-0233
[email protected]

Headed out for some outdoor adventures this weekend? 🛻 Whether you’re camping, riding, shooting, or just soaking up Idah...
06/05/2026

Headed out for some outdoor adventures this weekend? 🛻
Whether you’re camping, riding, shooting, or just soaking up Idaho’s beauty—be wildfire aware.
Let’s by avoiding activities that could spark a wildfire.
✅ Check your equipment
✅ Skip fires if it's windy
✅ Don’t park on dry grass
✅ Never leave a fire unattended
👉 Do your part. Prevent a wildfire start.

📸 Jen Russell, IDL- N. Fork of the Clearwater River, Idaho
BLM Idaho Fire
Fire Prevention Jen

06/02/2026

With drought conditions emerging across Idaho and the potential for an active wildfire season in 2026, landowners can take steps now to better protect their homes, forests, and property.

Join natural resource professionals for a hands-on wildfire preparedness workshop in Island Park and learn practical strategies you can use on your own land.

When and where: Wednesday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (registration & coffee begin at 8:30 a.m.), Island Park EMS Building, 4378 County Circle, Island Park.

Space is limited — register today:
🔗 https://loom.ly/YXrFzzc

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300 N. 6th Street, Suite 103
Boise, ID
83702

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