We had an awesome Show last weekend at Lewiston Gun Show. Our dedicated Volunteers registered 364 new members! Stop The Swap is now 1104 strong and growing! Our voice will echo louder and louder as we gain more support. Strength is in … [Read more...]
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March 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
March 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
Zimo: Dear politicians, don’t even think about selling our public lands :: Idaho Statesman Article
PETE ZIMOWSKY 2012 March 10 - Idaho Statesman Idahoans have the great outdoors right out their back doors. Why on earth would we want to give that up? One of the prime reasons for living in Idaho and other Western states is being on the edge … [Read more...]
March 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Google Earth Image of Upper Lochsa Land
This tells the story of a moon like landscape currently owned by Western Pacific Timber. They want to swap this for beautifully timbered public land in many areas of North and North Central Idaho. … [Read more...]
March 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Our Collaborative Positions
POSITION OF SAVE IDAHO COUNTY FORESTS We're merging efforts between Stop The Swap and Save Idaho County Forests. More details soon. From time to time it appears I need to clarify the position of SAVE IDAHO COUNTY FORESTS. We are … [Read more...]
February 12, 2012 1 Comment
Brandt uses fear, hate to garner support
Printed as an editorial in Idaho County Free Press Letter - Dompier January 24, 2012 In the Jan. 18 opinion "What does the Upper Lochsa Land Exchange mean to Idaho County?" Commissioner Skip Brandt uses hateful rhetoric directed at the … [Read more...]
February 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
Letter from Dick Artley to Laura Smith and Elayne Murphy about referenced visit from Chief Tom Tidwell
February 3, 2012 Dear Elayne and Laura, Thanks to Harvey Neese I found out that today’s (2/3/12) LMT contains an article titled “Reforestation project gets high funding for second year” The last sentence of the article says: “Crapo's … [Read more...]
February 4, 2012 4 Comments
Form Letter Response from Senator Mike Crapo to Friends of the Palouse Ranger District
February 1, 2012 Friends 2012-02-01T06-05-13.350 c/o Friends of the Palouse Ranger District 1066 Nearing Rd Moscow, ID 83843-8770 Dear Friends: Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns with … [Read more...]
February 2, 2012
Example Letter to Legislative Delegates by Save Idaho County Forests Member
Here is a letter from a member of SAVE IDAHO COUNTY FORESTS that can be used as an example of what we need to say to our Legislative Delegates. These Delegates are being lobbied hard by Idaho Timber Group, Idaho County Commissioners, Idaho County … [Read more...]
February 1, 2012 6 Comments
Andrew Ottoson’s Article Confirms Manipulation of Final Task Force Report
Gentlemen, start your engines! Thats the traditional statement that sends Indy Racing League off on their wild race to win the coveted Indianapolis 500 Race. In Idaho County, its the race to influence final results in the Upper Lochsa Land … [Read more...]
January 28, 2012 1 Comment
Citizens of Idaho County – Get Ready for the Final Task Force Report
For whatever its worth, prepare for an interesting final Task Force report cooked up complete with information conveyed through the wrangling and wringing of people and words. We'll be sure to post the original Task Force Final Report here so … [Read more...]
January 28, 2012 2 Comments
Idaho County residents riled up over proposed Lochsa land swap
Interested in more articles about the Lochsa Land Exchange? Consider an online subscription to the Lewiston Tribune. Posted: Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:00 am By KATHY HEDBERG of the LewistonTribune | GRANGEVILLE - Until about … [Read more...]
January 20, 2012 9 Comments
What are the sociological damages of Lochsa Land Swap in Idaho County?
Concerned Citizens. I'm reposting this article written in October 2011. I have not edited the article - in lieu of new facts or startling evidence. The property selected in Alternative F was a mistake. Its best that the Idaho Commissioners … [Read more...]
January 14, 2012 1 Comment
Editorial from Bozeman MT Resident Concerning Western Pacific Timber
[The editorial letter posted here was shared with StopTheSwap.net before it was posted at Idaho County Free Press. In the Idaho County Free Press, Commissioner Brandt's editorial letter was printed in full, yet this excellent editorial on the … [Read more...]
January 13, 2012 2 Comments
County Commissioners arrange Riggins Meeting to outline deed restrictions on Alternative F lands.
CORRECTION: while word on the streets Friday, January 13 included that WPT would be present in the Riggins meeting below, it has been confirmed now that there was no WPT representation at the meeting. Rather, the intent of the meeting was purported … [Read more...]
January 12, 2012 1 Comment
Commissioners Decline Invitation to January 16, 2012 Public Meeting
January 10, 2012 Mr. Ray Anderson 824 North D Street Grangeville, ID 83530 RE: Your invitation of January 6, 2012, attached Dear Mr. Anderson, Thank you for the invitation to your public meeting in Grangeville, January 16th We … [Read more...]