Senator Risch introduced the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act in December 2016 due to overwhelming support by the local community.
Your voice is important for further action!
Help protect the Scotchman Peaks – send a message to the Bonner County Commissioners and North Idaho State Representatives.
How to contact the Bonner County Commissioners
Email:
Glen Bailey, District 1 – gbailey@bonnercountyid.gov
Jeff Connolly, District 2 – jeff.connolly@bonnercountyid.gov
Dan McDonald, District 3 – dan.mcdonald@bonnercountyid.gov
Mail: Bonner County Board of Commissioners | 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 308 | Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-265-1438
How to contact North Idaho state representatives
State Senator Shawn Keough
Email
Mail: PO Box 101 | Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-1839 (home)
State Representative Heather Scott
Email: voteheatherscott@gmail.com
Mail: PO Box 134 | Blanchard, ID 83804
Phone: 208-920-3120
State Representative Sage Dixon
Email: sdixon@house.idaho.gov
Mail: PO Box 206 | Ponderay, ID 83852
Phone: 208-610-4800 (home)
What should I write?
Ask your local elected officials to support legislation to designate the Idaho side of the Scotchman Peaks as Wilderness.
Let them know you are a resident of North Idaho and tell them a personal story about why the Scotchman Peaks are important.
Designating the Scotchman Peaks would:
- Protect the first wilderness areas in Idaho’s nine northern counties.
- Ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy this remarkable area.
- Provide outstanding opportunities for hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, and photography.
- Contribute to the economic vitality of Bonner County, Idaho, through recreation, tourism and quality of life.
- Provide habitat security for a diversity of fish and wildlife, such as mountain goats, deer, elk, bears, and trout.
Now is the time to act.
