WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) announced their support for the America the Beautiful Act to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and strengthen Idaho's public lands.
"Public lands face a growing maintenance backlog, affecting roads, bridges, campgrounds, boat ramps, water systems, visitor facilities and trails," said Crapo. "Renewing the Legacy Restoration Fund will help ensure vital repair work continues in Idaho and across the nation. Importantly, the Fund reinvests revenue generated from responsible energy development from our federal lands and waters, which upholds the essential concept of multiple-use, while financing the upkeep o...