Committee urges options while Fish & Game finalizes foothills corridor maps

Jul 9, 2026

Committee members were told Idaho Fish and Game is developing migratory corridor polygons but will not publish maps until later in the calendar year; members discussed interim steps including applicant‑funded independent studies, hiring outside consultants, or informal help from regional biologists.

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City staff told the Conservation Advisory Committee that the City’s comprehensive plan includes habitat protection goals but does not contain usable migratory‑corridor mapping for the Eagle foothills. Staff reported that Idaho Fish and Game is creating polygon maps but is not releasing them to the public yet; the agency indicated they expect shareable tools by the end of the calendar year.

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