Valley County opens $500,000 IRAP wildfire mitigation bids; rad‑mulching contracts approved

Aug 25, 2026

Wildfire director Mara Lovachak told commissioners the county was awarded a $500,000 Idaho Department of Lands IRAP grant for on‑the‑ground treatments; the board opened bids covering 221 acres and approved rad mulching awards for the three units with milestone requirements.

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At the Aug. 24 session Wildfire Mitigation Director Mara Lovachak reported Valley County had been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Idaho Department of Lands to implement on‑the‑ground treatments between Warm Lake Highway and Clear Creek. "We got awarded $500,000 to implement on the ground," S7 said, and she described outreach that produced 221 acres for bid across three units (Whispering Pines, Herrick Hills and Warm Lake Highway/Little Pearsall).

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