Off-Road Access on Public Lands: A draft order would push the U.S. Forest Service to reopen more areas for ATVs and other off-road vehicles, affecting about 5 million acres and hitting Idaho hard. Wildfire Risk & Preparedness: Montana officials warn 2026 could bring above-normal wildfire danger tied to drought, wind, and warmer conditions, with staffing and coordination still the big challenge. Idaho Flood Maps: FEMA released updated floodplain maps for Blaine County, with residents able to appeal or comment through Aug. 25 before the maps take effect. Idaho Mine Fight: A federal judge denied a bid to halt early construction on Idaho’s Stibnite gold project, saying opponents didn’t show likely irreparable harm. Wastewater Upgrade in Burley: Burley secured $20 million in federal funding to overhaul an aging industrial wastewater plant after prior Snake River pollution allegations. Heat in the West: A new analysis flags Boise among the fastest-warming U.S. cities, underscoring rising summer temperatures. Local Conservation Work: Eastern Idaho landowners are hiring goats for prescribed grazing to cut wildfire fuels and invasive weeds. Wildlife & Recreation: Idaho Fish and Game is hosting bird walks at the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello, highlighting nearly 100 bird species there.