Idaho Department of Lands Lobbies on Payette Lake Land Exchange

Why It Matters

The Idaho Department of Lands engaged Freemyer & Associates PC as their lobbying representative on Natural Resources (NAT) issues. The filing centers on state and federal land exchange issues, specifically a potential swap of state endowment lands around Payette Lake for federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Congressional action would be required to authorize completion of the Payette Lake land exchange.

Allen Freemyer, former chief of staff for the Congressional Resources Committee, is the primary lobbyist for the Idaho Department of Lands at Freemyer & Associates PC.

Broader Context

The state is evaluating the Payette Lake land swap proposal, with no final decisions made. A proposal for the land exchange could help preserve long-term public access to state endowment lands. The Idaho Department of Lands is also conducting public information meetings to discuss a potential exchange of state endowment lands.