Over a decade of hard work has gone into making CIEDRA a fair and effective bill to protect the Boulder-White Clouds for Idahoans. The bill accounts for diverse recreational interests and local economies, and it preserves more than 330,000 acres. The area certainly warrants wilderness designation with its spectacular peaks, headwaters, wildlife and pristine habitat. Passage of this bill is the sensible and responsible thing to do.
Our entire congressional delegation supports the CIEDRA bill, and they deserve our applause, not only because they have crafted a good bill, but also because their efforts demonstrate their ability to represent the diversity of Idahoans and engage in a bipartisan effort. Please pass on your thanks to Sens. James Risch and Mike Crapo and Reps. Walt Minnick and Mike Simpson.
Elaine French
Ketchum