Cheers: Risch wilderness backing key

In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune gives CHEERS to … U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho:

“When they close the books on his long political career, historians may open their account with what’s coming next: Risch’s pursuit of the first wilderness area in Idaho’s Panhandle. Risch’s Scotchman Peaks wilderness bill incorporates about 14,000 acres north of Lake Pend Oreille. Montana’s congressional delegation is expected to run a separate bill covering another 74,000 acres on that side of the state line. For decades, the area has been designated as potential wilderness. But Risch’s timing could not be better. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, passed an Owyhee Canyonlands wilderness package. With Risch’s help, Congressman Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, passed a Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill.” More here (2nd item).

Question: I agree. Risch deserves a long standing O for pushing for passage of the Scotchman Peaks wilderness bill. Thoughts?